Procurement Specialist job in Ridgefield

Position Description: 

The Procurement Specialist reports directly to the City’s Finance Director. The person in this position performs a variety of moderately complex purchasing and contract administration functions including:
• Procure materials, supplies, commodities, equipment and services. Confers with other departments on purchasing needs and bid specification requirements.
• Research vendors and contractors to determine alternative sources, types of materials, supplies and methods and availability, quality, and price of products or services.
• Analyze and evaluate the cost, quality and suitability of supplies, services, materials and equipment following established guidelines.
• Interact with other City employees, vendors and contractors regularly to coordinate services and implement strategic improvements for increased efficiencies.
• Manage the competitive bid process from specification development through award. Monitors and evaluates contract compliance.
• Manage state and federal grant agreements.

Qualification Requirements:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 1.    A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a field related to business administration, economics, purchasing, marketing or accounting.

2.    Two years of responsible experience in in purchasing and vendor contracts or related field, with experience in the public sector preferred.

3.    Knowledge of governmental procurement concepts and practices.

Individuals are expected to work in a manner consistent with the City of Ridgefield’s Team Philosophy; work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees; provide a high level of customer service at all times; project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work; develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others; and, consistently provide quality service.  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit the following materials:

1.    A completed Application for Employment.

2.    A cover letter explaining why the candidate is interested in the job position, strengths and weaknesses in the job, and a short summary of why the candidate is qualified for the position.

 Application materials may be submitted via electronic mail, regular mail or hand delivery. Your completed application should be directed to:

Lee Knottnerus
City of Ridgefield
PO Box 608
230 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642

Lee.Knottnerus@ci.ridgefield.wa.us

More information and application forms are available on the City’s website at www.ridgefieldwa.us or by calling 360-887-3557.