Enterprise Contracts & Procurement Specialist 3

Enterprise Contracts & Procurement Specialist 3

• Conducts market research and analysis to make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on the most effective state enterprise procurement strategy and methodology
• Interprets and applies RCW’s, WACs, and procurement policies for C&P customers and other DES staff
• Facilitates customer and vendor meetings and listening sessions to collect input on the procurement strategy and technical specifications
• Develops and implements procurement strategy and composes procurement documents, technical specifications, and requirements
• Conducts vendor outreach and hosts pre-bid conferences to provide direction to interested bidders
• Evaluates and analyzes proposals to assess pricing, and compliance with procurement requirements
• Maintains and upkeeps procurement documents, file folders, and procurement system records
• Facilitates ongoing contract monitoring to ensure contractor’s compliance with contract requirements and pricing terms
• Interprets and enforces contract terms and facilitates dispute and price adjustment negotiations

• Bachelor’s Degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, supply chain management, or closely allied field
• Four (4) years of experience as an Enterprise Contracts & Procurement Specialist 2 at DES, OR
• Four (4) years of experience as a contracting professional with comparable scope of authority and responsibility for leading procurement activities, contract negotiations, and management

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation
• Social Security
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Additional Leave

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. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.