Enterprise Contracts & Procurement Specialist 2

Enterprise Contracts & Procurement Specialist 2 performs senior level procurement activities that support state enterprise operations and systems, as well as offer cost-effective procurement solutions and services to state agencies, colleges and universities, political subdivisions and eligible non-profit corporations

• Conducts market research and analysis to make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on the most effective state enterprise procurement strategy and methodology
• Independently leads medium risk state enterprise procurement activities based on C&P procedures with guidance from the supervisor
• Facilitates customer and vendor meetings and listening sessions to collect input on the procurement strategy and technical specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or closely allied field
• Three (3) years of experience as a DES Enterprise Contracts & Procurement Specialist or other contracting professional with comparable scope of authority and responsibility for leading procurement activities, contract negotiations and management

• Health insurance
• 401k matching
• Flight privileges
• Paid leave
• Staff training
• Other compensation benefits

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents