Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist / Contract Analyst to support the full procurement lifecycle for assigned commodities and services. The ideal candidate will assist with solicitations contract administration market analysis procurement compliance and customer support activities while ensuring adherence to procurement statutes regulations and policies.

This role requires strong analytical skills procurement knowledge contract management experience and the ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end procurement process for assigned commodities and services
  
• Prepare solicitations and procurement documentation including RFPs RFQs IFBs and related materials
  
• Assist with evaluations negotiations presentations and contract award activities
  
• Develop and review technical and performance specifications in collaboration with stakeholders
  
• Provide procurement guidance and support to internal customers
  
• Conduct market research spend analysis and procurement data analysis
  
• Assist in contract administration activities ensuring compliance with contractual obligations
  
• Participate in post-award meetings and support contract implementation activities
  
• Initiate and process contract extensions amendments and change orders
  
• Review Sole Source and Emergency Procurement requests for compliance
  
• Draft procurement determinations and supporting documentation for management review
  
• Participate in meetings focus groups and statewide contract initiatives as needed
  
• Support special procurement projects and assignments
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting procurement sourcing contracts or purchasing activities
  
• Knowledge of procurement policies regulations statutes and compliance requirements
  
• Experience preparing solicitation and contract documentation
  
• Understanding of contract administration and procurement lifecycle processes
  
• Experience with contract amendments extensions and change orders
  
• Strong analytical research and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
  
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management experience
  

Preferred Skills

• Public sector / government procurement experience
  
• Experience with Sole Source and Emergency Procurement processes
  
• Market research and vendor analysis experience
  
• Contract negotiations and evaluation support
  
• Procurement compliance and documentation experience
  
• Experience supporting statewide contracts
  

Keywords / ATS Skills

Procurement Contract Administration Purchasing RFP RFQ IFB Solicitation Development Contract Management Procurement Compliance Market Research Vendor Management Change Orders Contract Amendments Public Procurement Sole Source Procurement Emergency Procurement Negotiations Procurement Analysis Stakeholder Management Contract Lifecycle Management.