Contracts and Procurement Officer

Join the Finance Department as a Contracts and Procurement Officer! This role ensures compliance with procurement policies, manages contracts, advises on bidding, and builds strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Recruitment information: First round of application will be reviewed on Friday June 6th, 2025

What will you do in this position?

• Develop and maintain procurement policies, manage vendor relationships, and oversee cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Collaborate across departments to facilitate the procurement process, ensuring adherence to relevant policies and regulations.
• Lead ethical, transparent procurement practices across the organization.
• Train and advise staff on procurement procedures, competitive bidding, and formal solicitations (RFPs, RFQs, ITBs).
• Manage contract processes in collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure compliance and standardized documents.
• Monitor regulatory compliance and align procurement with grant requirements and legislative changes.
• Oversee financial planning and procurement transactions, including asset tracking and surplus disposal.

A successful candidate in this position will:

• Actively build and maintain internal and external partnerships through collaboration, sharing resources, and utilizing diverse expertise to achieve common goals and drive success.
• Effectively conveys information and ideas through various communication methods and practices active listening.
• Recognize and foster the implementation and acceptance of constructive change within the workplace. Effectively uses appropriate interpersonal styles and strategies to gain acceptance of ideas or plans.
• Integrates vision and values into decision-making and actions.
• Demonstrate professional and technical expertise to effectively perform the job, supported by relevant experience or training.