Procurement And Contracts Specialist

Job summary
The Procurement and Contracts Specialist aids in the procurement of goods and services and assists with contract processes and procedures.This position works as technical administrative support within procurement, contracts and property administration by assisting higher-level staff.This position also assists in gathering information used to assemble contracts and agreements.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Assists in routine and standardized purchasing, contracting and/or agreement work.• Reviews procurement requests and processes.• Locates sources of supplies and services.• Compares cost, quality and availability of products and services.• Identifies the best value purchasing for Agency.• Evaluates products or services and select source.• Applies purchasing guidelines and procedures to select the proper purchasing methods.• Obtains vendor quotations, evaluate results and award purchase.• Verifies proper documentation to process contracts and agreements.• Assists staff with preparing for bid openings and contract award by gathering and organizing documents.• Assists with proposal reviews by coordinating and scheduling meetings, and obtaining needed documents.• Researches previous agreements, leases, current procedures and regulations.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or accounting and 1 year of relevant work experience managing government contracts and procurement rules and regulations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience• Intermediate level in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Word.• Registration with the Office of Child Care Central Background Registry.