Sr. Procurement Specialist

Posting Details

Job Title

Sr. Procurement Specialist

Division

Division of Finance & Administration

Department

Procurement & Property Control Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$115,000 - $125,000 / year

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist performs advanced professionalprocurement and strategic sourcing activities for the institution.The position independently manages complex procurements for goodsand services, develops procurement strategies, conducts marketresearch, prepares solicitation documents, coordinates evaluationprocesses, analyzes proposals and bids, supports contractnegotiations and awards, and provides procurement guidance tocampus departments. The position serves as a procurementsubject-matter expert for assigned commodities, services, orinstitutional departments and works closely with faculty,researchers, administrators, finance personnel, legal counsel,information technology, facilities, and other stakeholders todevelop effective procurement strategies. The position may also provide guidance and training to procurement staff and campuscustomers, analyze institutional spending, identify opportunitiesfor strategic sourcing and contract consolidation, monitor supplierperformance, and recommend improvements to procurement policies andprocesses.

Job Duties

• Coordinating the efforts of various subject-matter specialistsengaged in the acquisition program (e.g., engineers, productionspecialists, legal advisors, auditors, logistics managementspecialists, and financial managers)
• Plans, develops, and establishes the contractual strategy forthe overall acquisition program.
• Develops a pre-negotiation position, determines the types ofcontracts and negotiation authority to be used, and preparesjustification.
• Coordinates with the departments, legal counsel, audit, andsubordinate activities. Personally, negotiates the majority ofcontracts. Assigns portions of the contract to subordinate activitycontract specialists.
• Directs the full range of contract administration actionsrequired for the acquisition program, including the issuance ofcontract modifications, negotiation of changes, exercise ofoptions, investigation and resolution of contractor delays,contractor performance appraisal, subcontractor surveillance,disposition of claims, and similar matters.
• Prepare procurement recommendations, award documentation,determinations, and related approvals.
• Participate in system implementations, procurement technologyimprovements, and process redesign.
• Perform other related procurement duties as assigned.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university inany field, including 24 units of business-related courses arerequired.

Experience:

• At least four years of procurement experience is required.
• Any procurement certifications at a minimum or high level fromfederal, state, or local.
• Experience in Construction, Architecture, and Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Familiarity and confidence with technology
• Knowledge of procurement policy implementation
• Collaboration skills

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ST01636
• Number of Vacancies: 1
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