Contracts and Procurement Administrator PFAC Sr
Contracts and Procurement Administrator PFAC Sr
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SPU is hiring! SPU is currently seeking a Contracts and Procurement Administrator to join SPUs Contracts & Procurement Division. The Division is responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the Utility and the administration of professional contracts and interagency agreements. The team is responsible for leading strategic planning efforts including determining the best pathway to procurement assessing risk and establishing expectations and timelines. They advise staff on local state and federal regulations and requirements SPU policies and procedures and best practices related to procurement with a focus on fiscal responsibility sustainability and equity and inclusion.
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About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality vital services across four major lines of business: providing water solid waste drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high quality reliable and costconscious utility services and to achieve the highest benefits possible for every investment we make.
SPU commits toOur City Values andSocial Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable to this commitment by eliminating barriers to access and providing employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Job Responsibilities
- Procure goods and nonprofessional services and administer professional service contracts and agreements.
- Plan develop and execute contracts and agreements.
- Provide technical advice on scope and specification development solicitation options and strategies and negotiations.
- Manage and maintain procurement records.
- Develop and communicate procurement policies processes and best practices; and provide training to SPU staff consultants and vendors.
- Actively participate in process improvement initiatives systems development and development of documentation forms and templates and training materials.
- Serve as liaison to the Citys purchasing and contracting division risk management office City law department budget office and council.
- Perform market and industry research.
- Represent SPU at contracting and procurement forums and events.
- Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process.
Qualifications
Experience: Three 3 years of professional experience in financial analysis project management grant administration interagency agreements contract administration or related work.
Education: A Bachelors degree in business or public administration finance economics or other field related to this work.
Experience/Education Equivalency: A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class may be substituted for the required education or experience.
You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the following:
- Experience in public sector contracts and procurement.
- Experience with PeopleSoft or similar procurement software and/or contract management systems.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to collaborate and provide a high level of customer service.
- Ability to work independently.
- Advanced skill level in using MS Office applications.
- Certification from the National Contract Management Association The Institute for Public Procurement or related professional organization.
Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $50.37 $58.64 hourly
Benefits Statement:
- The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: may apply:
- The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.
For questions please contact Danielle Sheridan via .
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page Experience:
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- The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: may apply:
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