Strategic School Purchasing & Bid Specialist

Baltimore City Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

PSRP union

City Retirement System

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the timely purchase of supplies, equipment and services for the district. The role involves preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, and ensuring contract terms, delivery and pricing alignment with district needs.

Responsibilities include soliciting competitive bids, developing bid documents, and coordinating with schools and departments to meet their requirements, while adhering to district policies and applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or a related field.
• C.P.P.B. with UPPCC within three years of hiring.
• Three years' experience in purchasing commodities and services.
• Experience with eCommerce suite applications such as Ariba, SAP or Oracle.
• Experience drafting bid specifications (IFB/RFP) and conducting pre-bid conferences.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes execution of purchase orders to meet district requirements.
• Processes requisitions and evaluates pricing and vendor selection.
• Ensures supplier compliance with contracts, on-time delivery and pricing.
• Prepare solicitations for procurement through open and competitive processes.
• Develops bid documents and contracts to meet department requirements.
• Conducts pre-bid meetings and oral presentations with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/related field

Tools

Ariba/SAP/Oracle

Job description

Baltimore City Public Schools is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage the timely purchase of supplies, equipment and services for the district. The role involves preparing bid packages, evaluating proposals, and ensuring contract terms, delivery and pricing alignment with district needs.

Responsibilities include soliciting competitive bids, developing bid documents, and coordinating with schools and departments to meet their requirements, while adhering to district policies and applicable