JOB POSTING –
POSITION:
Contract & Procurement Specialist
SALARY: $3750/mo.
SUMMARY: Exempt Position-under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.
Manages all aspects of the public procurement contract process for a variety of
projects; evaluates and orders supplies and Direct Ship orders for KCDA members;
communicates and coordinates with all KCDA departments, vendors and customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for public procurement & supply management
functions in accordance with state laws and regulations. Develops bid documents
and conducts open competitive bidding process. Evaluates and recommends bid
awards. Position requires on-going contract administration. May be assigned special
projects and is expected to be an active team member. Requires professional best
practices in inventory control to keep KCDA warehouse stocked with
supplies/equipment. Places direct ship orders for timely delivery to KCDA
customers.
REQUIREMENTS: Requires 2 years of contract management/managing
competitive processes. Minimum of AA degree in business mgt. or closely related
field. Expert understanding and experience with public procurement laws, public
contracts, purchasing; specs. writing, evaluating, recapping and awarding of bids.
CSM, CPPO, CPPB highly preferred. Extensive working knowledge of Windows
based computers, including Microsoft Office spreadsheets and statistical
databases.
Good office management and record keeping practices.
Ability to communicate and work with others. Also, able to handle stressful
situations.
Interested candidates send resumes to the HR dept.
PO Box 5550, Kent WA 98064 or email: resume@kcda.org
Applicants not meeting minimum requirements will not be considered.
Posting: Posted until filled