City of Camas

  • Procurement Contracts Specialist

  • City of Camas
  • 616 NE 4th Ave, Camas, Washington United States View Map

Summary

The City of Camas Finance Department is seeking qualified applicants for a Procurement Contract Specialist. This position will mainly support citywide procurement operations within the Finance Department.

The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and there is some opportunity for remote work up to 2 days/week. The position is represented by the Camas Public Employees’ Association and is eligible for a full benefits package.

Job Description

This position will collaboratively work with the Public Works Procurement Contracts Specialist to support one another and strengthen procurement processes across the organization. The selected individual will be responsible for administering and managing contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance with applicable policies, best practices, and legal requirements. They will play a key role in supporting efficient, transparent, and effective procurement and contracting operations across the City. Responsible for reviewing, drafting, and processing formal and informal bidding documents, requests for proposals (RFPs), and qualifications-based selections. This position will provide expert technical assistance and collaborative support to internal city staff and external contractors.

Job Requirements

Candidates for this position shall have:

  • Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics or Supply Management, Legal Studies, or related field
  • Two years of experience in procurement or purchasing and related legal terminology
  • Familiar with e-procurement and contract management preferred
  • Washington State public sector experience preferred
  • APWA Contract Administration Committee (CAEC) certification or equivalent 

In addition to the job description requirements, the preferred candidate will possess the following attributes: proactive, positive attitude, ability to take initiative, excellent customer service skills and the diplomatic versatility needed to guide partners through heavily regulatory processes, good verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, demonstrated organizational and decision-making skills and flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed.

Additional Information

Open until filled; first application review will be September 9

$7139-8525/monthly starting salary DOE

All application materials must be attached when the application is submitted. 

Apply online at www.cityofcamas.us/jobs

Phone

3608177016
City of Camas

City of Camas

The City of Camas, situated in the eastern hilly portion of Clark County, Washington, is home to over 22,000 residents. Enjoy the many amenities of our community including a quaint yet vibrant downtown with flower baskets in the summer, First Friday evening family events, a beautiful public library, summer farmer's market on Wednesdays, Lacamas Lake and miles of surrounding trails to walk, and much more. 

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