0000006959.CONTRACTS SPECIALIST.PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Job description

Performs moderately complex professional technical and administrative work for purchasing activities including purchasing and contract administration. Responsible for procurement of construction, supplies and professional services conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. 1. Responsible for procuring or coordinating the procurement of architectural and engineering services, construction, and related supplies and services required by various departments in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, policies and procedures. 2. Prepares highly technical and complex specifications, contracts, and solicitation documents, including all related research and value analysis: 3. Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences. Coordinates and supervises activities of evaluation committees. Recommends lowest responsive, responsible bidder on IFB’s, most advantageous offer on RFP’s and most qualified for architects/engineers. 4. Edits requisitions and confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, and delivery. Recommends alternatives that would result in greater value. 5. Co...