City of Bellingham
- Position: Purchasing Manager
- Location: Bellingham, Washington
- Closing Date: Friday, August 11, 2017 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time
- Interview Schedule: The most qualified candidates will be asked to participate in a panel interview on August 31, 2017.
- Salary: $80,244 - $95,832 annually
- Job Summary: The Public Works Purchasing Manager oversees city-wide procurement
processes that ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and
local laws and City policies and procedures. Performs complex
administrative and technical purchasing work and provides procurement
expertise in managing and coordinating a centralized procurement system
of contracts, goods and services as well as asset storage, recovery and
disposal.
- Essential Functions of the Job:
- Recommends,
implements and maintains City purchasing systems for maximum efficiency
and to achieve optimum life-cycle cost for all goods and services
purchased. Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality,
service and delivery. Provides input and makes recommendations to City
Administration on purchasing and procurement policies and procedures.
Implements city wide policies and procedures, oversees the creation of
manuals, forms, charts, informational materials, related training
programs and briefings. Using various analytical methods evaluates
City's current purchasing patterns and practices; develops and
continuously improves centralized purchasing systems and procedures.
- Oversees
all City procurement processing, monitoring, bids, solicitations,
addenda, administration, clarifications, modification, compliance,
negotiations, changing conditions, coordination of legal review,
terminations, and purchase orders. Provides responsive support to City
Departments regarding complex procurement issues, including Revenue
Contracts, Technology, Architect services, Engineering services,
Construction, and Public Works Contracts, and Systems contracts.
Provides training and technical guidance as needed.
- Oversees
and directs staff on development of contracting forms and contracting
documents. Provides recommendations to and collaborates with Assistant
City Attorneys and Public Works executive team on standards, processes,
risk assessment, liability and insurance requirements. Directs work of
purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.
- Prepares
and presents recommendations to City administration regarding standards
for competitive purchasing of professional services, trains departments
on procedures for acquiring professional services, monitors compliance
with City standards, and recommends corrective action as needed.
- Manages
and oversees the central procurement system to maintain the integrity
of the public procurement process and guard against ethical challenges
and charges of fraud, waste or inefficiency. Makes recommendations on
sole source purchase requests and other complex purchases to the Public
Works Director or designee within the limits of Bellingham municipal
code and state law.
- Ensures accountability, compliance and
consistent interpretation and application with all current and
applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules
and regulations.
- Oversees the management of warehouse and
parts room operations, inventory control and surplus property. Develops
and implements the warehouse municipal emergency response capability.
Ensures full compliance of warehouse with safety regulations.
- Directs,
plans and organizes the work of purchasing and warehouse unit staff.
Selects candidates for hire, trains, schedules, assigns and reviews work
of staff. Establishes performance standards, conducts performance
reviews, coaches, counsels and recommends disciplinary actions. Plans
and carries out employee development.
- Experience and Training:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration or closely related field.
- Two
(2) years experience as a Purchasing Manager or five (5) years as a
Senior Buyer with responsibility for a wide range of buying, including
consumable supplies, commodity and/or heavy equipment acquisition.
- Three (3) years supervisory experience.
- Experience with budgeting preferred.
- Experience with contract administration strongly preferred.
- A combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the required skills and abilities will be considered.
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Kitsap Transit
- Position: Purchasing Specialist
- Location: Bremerton, Washington
- Closing Date: Friday, June 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm
- Salary: $22.29 - $29.98 per hour ($46,363 - $62,358 Annually)
- Benefits: Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents, as well as disability insurance and life insurance. This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan. There is a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays. The employee and certain dependents also receive a free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit.
- Job Summary: This position is responsible for preparing and coordinating bid and/or proposal solicitation packages consisting of standard terms and conditions; preparing appropriate advertising; establishing vendor lists and responding to questions regarding solicitations. The person in this position may also evaluate selected bids against specifications and recommend awarding of contracts; notify vendors of award, request appropriate vendor documentation and arrange final purchase and delivery of product or service; and assist the project manager in monitoring contracts for compliance with local, state, and federal audit regulations. This position also prepares resolutions with applicable supporting documentation for the Board of Commissioners’ review and approval.
The successful candidate will research and compile information related to price, availability, delivery, quality, warranty and reliability of products, services and office equipment leases; obtains quotes over the phone and in writing on a wide variety of products and services; communicate with salespersons and manufacturing representatives regarding products and services; arrange for, monitor and expedite deliveries; receive and distribute products.
This position also assists agency staff with purchasing activities to ensure that purchase requisitions and activities comply with Kitsap Transit’s procurement policies; receives and reviews requisitions for products and services; ensures proper authorizations, and accuracy of account numbers and descriptions.
The person in this position responds to purchasing related inquiries; investigates and resolves complaints about products and services; ensures necessary and timely follow-up; confers with and advises the supervisor regarding resolution to problems and complaints. This position is also responsible for administering and maintaining a reliable vendor base; tracks orders and prepares correspondence.
- Reports to: Finance Director
- Hours of Work: Work is conducted during normal business hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the possibility of an occasional evening or weekend meeting.
- Education and Experience: High school graduation/GED and some college level coursework or technical training in purchasing, finance, business, or accounting and two years of experience in a purchasing position/positions.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Following are some highlights of what is needed to be successful in this position.
- Preparation of formal proposals and informal bid packages
- Purchasing a variety of products and services
- Preparing bid specifications and formal solicitation packages
- Conducting research, collecting data and information, analyzing data and making recommendations
- Explaining regulations, procedures and guidelines
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Using personal computers and office software including word processing and spreadsheets
- Utilizing good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adherence to high standards of confidentiality and honesty
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public.
- Working independently and interacting effectively and positively as a team member.
- Reacting with sound judgment under stress while doing several things at once.
- For More Information and to Apply: Click here. Please contact Marianne Rajan in the Human Resources Department at (360) 478-5852 if you have any questions.
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King County, Washington
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Closing Date: February 16, 2015 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time
- Salary: $68,577 to $86,923 Annually
- Job Summary: Perform
necessary purchasing procedures for the acquisition of supplies and services
such as heavy equipment, large tools, motor vehicles, chemicals, fuel,
industrial equipment and service contracts. Coordinate
purchasing procedures throughout departments and divisions.
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Washington State DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services)
- Position: Procurement Program Contracts Manager
- Location: Olympia, Washington
- Closing Date: February 15, 2015 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
- Salary: $63,144 to $81,600 Annually
- Job Summary: This
position provides and is responsible for oversight, research and
analysis pertinent to DSHS procurements and contracting; performs
complex and high-level staff work related to statewide procurement and
contracting issues; and foresees, identifies, and resolves statewide
issues related to DSHS procurements and contracting.
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National IPA (National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance)
- Position: Regional Manager, Lead Contract Specialist
- Location: West Region (CA, AZ, WA, NV, ID, OR, UT). Successful candidate should live in the West Region
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled
- Job Summary: The Regional Manager (RM) is an executive position
responsible for developing relationships with institutions of higher education
and suppliers. Working with purchasing and
other professionals at universities and community colleges, the RM will engage
collaboratively with major suppliers to increase utilization of the National
IPA contract portfolio and Novation contracts. The RM will report to the Group Director
– West Region, live within the Region and should expect to travel up to 50% of
the time.
- Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Identifying new business opportunities within
the higher education marketplace.
- Providing training and sales support for
National IPA’s supplier partners.
- Developing strong business relationships and
engaging key stakeholders.
- Cultivating contract utilization for large spend
categories.
- Supporting company sales and marketing
initiatives.
- Qualifications:
- Purchasing experience in higher education, public sector or a minimum of 3 years direct sales experience (preferably in the higher education sector).
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Located in the West Region (CA, AZ, WA, NV, ID, OR, UT)
- Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic work environment.
- Customer focused with strong relationship building skills.
- Professional, self-motivated, assertive and driven to succeed.
- Ability and skills to work from virtual office environment
- About National IPA: National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance
(National IPA), a Provista Company, is a privately-owned Group Purchasing
Organization (GPO) in the public, education and non-profit market sector. The National IPA was established through a
collaborative effort of public agencies across the United States with the specific
purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume. National IPA aggregates purchasing volume of
participating public agencies across the country in order to receive larger
volume discounts from suppliers. There
are over 56,000 public, education and non-profit agencies nationwide that
participate in the National IPA cooperative purchasing program. More
information about National IPA is available at www.nationalipa.org.
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King County, WA
- Position: Lead Contract Specialist
- Closing Date: January 26, 2015 at 4:30 pm Pacific Time
- Salary: $80,953 to $102,606 Annually
- Job Summary: This position in the Construction and Architectural Engineering Contracts work group is responsible for leading, overseeing and evaluating the work of others and ensuring consistency by interpreting policies and procedures, as well as providing expertise as a specialist in procurement of major contracts involving construction, professional, engineering, and/or architectural consulting services and contracts.
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City of Bellevue, WA
- Position: Contract Administrator
- Location: Bellevue, Washington
- Closing Date: January 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm Pacific Time
- Salary: $63,286 to $ $87,327 Annually
- Job Summary: This position is in the City's Transportation Department and oversees and coordinates contractual relationships for capital and/or maintenance projects from advertisement to contract completion to ensure compliance with state/federal/city specifications, requirements, and budget.
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Beaverton (Oregon) School District
- Position: Senior Purchasing Agent
- Location: Beaverton, Oregon
- Closing Date: January 9, 2015 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
- Salary: $47,860.80 to $61,609.60 Annually
- Job Summary: The individual in this position will perform difficult and complex technical duties related to the purchase of services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established policies and regulation. The Senior Purchasing Agent researches, evaluates, and issues Purchase Orders/Contracts for services, supplies, and equipment based on price, service, quality and warranty to meet the needs of the District. Writes specifications, prepares bid forms and handles bidding process. Analyzes bid results and makes recommendations and awards. Authorizes and signs purchase orders/contracts within authority. Processes purchase orders and employee expense worksheets. Reviews forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with District policy. Verifies available funds and appropriateness of budget codes. Prepares and maintains District contract files.
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King County, WA
- Position: Lead Senior Buyer
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Closing Date: December 15, 2014 at 4:30 pm, Pacific Time
- Salary: $77,209 to $97,864 Annually
- Job Summary: The primary duties of this position include: Establishing and administering contracts. Distributing and overseeing workload. Resolving contract and procurement issues. Providing training to staff and customers. Leading business process improvement projects. Coaching, mentoring, and leading staff to high levels of professional development, productivity and performance. Participating in performance evaluations.
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City of Vancouver, WA
- Position: Senior Procurement Specialist
- Location: Vancouver, Washington
- Closing Date: Open until filled. First review: December 2, 2014
- Salary: $55,512 to $72,168 Annually
- Job Summary: The person in this position will provide
procurement services to City departments by developing and
administering contracts, procuring construction services, public works,
professional services, materials, supplies, commodities, equipment, and
other services. This position will be responsible for developing
and implementing procurement training, strategies to increase
contractor participation, and procurement process improvements.
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Sound Transit (Seattle)
- Position: Procurement/Contracts Coordinator
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Closing Date: November 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm, Pacific Time
- Salary: $44,339 to $55,424 Annually
- Job Summary: The person in this position administers the records management of contract files to the entire
Procurement & Contracts Division; Works closely with Legal in responding
to public disclosure requests and litigation documentation requests;
Supports the development and distribution of reports and documentation
in response to auditor, internal customer and requests from the public;
Assists in the development and maintenance of the Division’s HUB,
SharePoint Team Site and public facing internet web page; Coordinates
and troubleshoots the day-to-day operational needs of the Division;
Oversees file management of the Procurement and Contracts Department
files contained in the library; Provides back-up in the Systems
functions as necessary.
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Seattle Public Library
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Closing Date: November 17, 2014 at 5:00 pm, Pacific Time
- Salary: $72,954 to $84,939 Annually
- Job Summary: Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, the Senior Buyer
responds to user department requests for the acquisition of commodities
and services which are complex in terms of their acquisition process and
contracting requirements. The Senior Buyer will assist managers and
staff in analyzing and developing accurate and complete specifications
which meet customer requirements and form a basis for competition among
vendors; solicits qualified bidders; conducts open, competitive bidding
process; evaluates bids; prepares and awards contracts; and monitors
vendor performance to ensure contract compliance and customer
satisfaction. The Senior Buyer is also part of a team that plans and
administers public work contracts on behalf of the Library.
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Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Position: Contracts Consultant
- Location: Olympia, Washington
- Closing Date: November 30, 2014 at 11:59 pm, Pacific Time
- Salary: $53,964 to $66,252 Annually
- Job Summary: The
Contracts Consultant has lead responsibility for providing expert level
oversight of and consulting and technical assistance to its assigned
programs. Additionally, ensuring that the DSHS Financial Services Administration's contract
processes are managed in compliance with relevant laws, rules, and
policies. The successful candidate will research, interpret, analyze and
apply such laws, rules and policies to client service and personal
service procurements and contracting, as well as Interlocal agreements
and data sharing agreement.
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Active Construction, Inc. (ACI)
- Position: Contracts Manager
- Location: Tacoma, Washington
- Closing Date: Open until filled
- Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 Annually plus benefits (based on experience)
- Job Summary: This position is responsible for preparing client contracts to be routed to company project managers and principals for review and execution. The contracts consist of a mix of public, private, and federally funded works and have ACI in either a general contractor role or as a subcontractor. In addition to reviewing ACI's contract with their client, this position would then develop a subcontractor agreement template based on the specifics of the project as well as setting up the document controls specific to each project.
- Qualifications: This position requires a basic understanding of contracts, specifications, flow-down risk, insurance, prevailing wages, etc., as well as involving heavy usage of MS Word and Outlook along with light usage of MS Excel. The individual in the position must be organized, able to multi-task, and communicate with a variety of personalities.
- About Active Construction, Inc.: Active Construction, Inc. is actively involved with CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association), AGC, and many other construction industry agencies. ACI promotes job/industry related education and encourages participation in various opportunities offered by these different agencies. ACI is a union company as well as being an equal opportunity employer.
- For More Information and to Apply: Contact Lia Davis, Controller, at Active Construction, Inc., PO Box 430, Puyallup, WA 98371, or liad@activeconstruction.com for additional information or to submit your resume for consideration.
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Kitsap County, Washington
- Position: Purchasing Manager
- Location: Port Orchard, Washington
- Closing Date: Open until filled
- Salary: $61,484 to $78,478 Annually
- Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for the planning, managing, and coordinating of the County's purchasing function. The incumbent insures the development and implementation of purchasing programs which result in economical use of County funds while meeting specific needs for goods and services. The incumbent interacts with outside vendors, manufacturers, contractors and County employees at all levels.
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Port of Seattle
- Position: Contract Administrator, Service Agreements
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Closing Date: Open until filled
- Salary: $59,845 to $74,821 Annually
- Job Summary: The individual in this position will manage the procurement contract process for routine service agreements from inception to closing. Manage service agreement procurement schedule. Organize and facilitate meetings, address questions and concerns both internal and external. Coordinate and draft addenda. Address bid protests and present recommendations to management. Advise customers/clients on public works procurement requirements and strategies to facilitate and expedite the process, using critical thinking and analysis.
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State of Washington, Dept. of Social and Health Services
- Position: Contracts Manager
- Location: Olympia, Washington
- Closing Date: October 26, 2014 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time
- Salary: $63,144 - $81,600 Annually
- Job Summary: The individual in this position will be responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and managing multiple high level activities and complex projects, along with providing expert level guidance and consultation concerning procurement and contracting.
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City of Vancouver, Washington
- Position: Procurement Specialist
- Location: Vancouver, Washington
- Closing Date: Open until filled - First Review on October 8, 2014
- Salary: $53,184 to $66,480 Annually
- Job Summary: This position is responsible for administering the City's Procurement Card Program. Also, the incumbent is responsible for providing other procurement services to City departments from various purchasing activities to contract administration.
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State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services
- Position: Contract Specialist 3
- Location: Lakewood, Washington
- Closing Date: October 13, 2014 at 11:59 pm, Pacific Time
- Salary: $4,114 to $5,395 Monthly
- Job Summary: The Contracts Specialist 3 is part of the Consolidated
Institutional Business Services (CIBS) contracting team. This position reports
directly to the CIBS Purchasing & Contracts Supervisor. This position
oversees the procurement, negotiation, administration and termination of
contracts for CIBS supported Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
Institutions including, but not limited to; client service contracts,
intergovernmental agreements, data share agreements, outside vendor agreements,
and purchased service contracts that in total encompass approximately 215
contracts worth an estimated $21 million. Position also functions as the key
contract coordinator for contracts within assigned institutions.
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State of Washington, Department of Social and Health Services
- Position: Procurement and Supply Specialist 2
- Location: Lakewood, Washington
- Closing Date: September 17, 2014 at 11:59 pm, Pacific Time
- Salary: $2,994 to $3,918 Monthly
- Job Summary: This position maintains inventories and ensures the accountability of purchased items and services for DSHS Institutions as part of Consolidated Institutional Business Services (CIBS). Functions include planning, coordinating, and performing the procurement of services, supplies, materials, parts and equipment for specialized commodity areas in accordance with state laws and requirements.
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