Procurement Specialist

Description

Examples of Duties

• Prepares Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and other procurement documents.
• Reviews requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Analyzes bids, proposals, and quotations to determine responsiveness, responsibility, and best value.
• Drafts and reviews contracts, amendments, and other procurement-related agreements.
• Conducts market research, price/cost analysis, and benchmarking to support procurement decisions.
• Advises departments on procurement procedures, requirements, and compliance matters.
• Maintains detailed procurement records and prepares reports for auditing and compliance purposes; provides other updates and reports as required.
• Monitors contractor and vendor performance to ensure delivery of goods and services in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing Finance, or related field.
• Substitution: any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered for each year of education lacking.
• Two years of full-time paid purchasing, procurement, and/or program administration required.
• Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP), or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) desirable.
• On-line procurement experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement systems, databases, and standard office software.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal team members.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required.

Additional Requirements for Port Control

Supplemental Information

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.