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Corporate Tools

<div><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Overview:</h3>
<div>Corporate Tools is looking to add a Purchasing Specialist to our team here in Post Falls, ID. If you like taking on new tasks and staying on top of existing tasks this might be for you. In this position you&rsquo;ll be supporting our procurement team with day to day purchasing activities, vendor coordination, and administrative functions. If you&rsquo;re still reading I am guessing you like detail and getting the most out of your day. If that&rsquo;s you keep reading.

This position is considered Hybrid. After a roughly 60-90 day training period in office, some occasional work from home will be available.
</div>
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Wage:</h3>
$21.00 per hour
</div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits:</h3>
<ul><li>100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision for employees</li>
<li>Annual review with raise option</li>
<li>22 days Paid Time Off accrued annually, and 4 holidays
<ul><li>After 3 years, PTO increases to 29 days. Employees transition to flexible time off after 5 years with the company&mdash;not accrued, not capped, take time off when you want</li>
<li>The 4 holidays are: New Year&rsquo;s Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day</li>
</ul></li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li>
<li>Up to 6% company matching 401(k) with no vesting period</li>
<li>Quarterly allowance
<ul><li>Use to make your remote work set up more comfortable, for continuing education classes, a plant for your desk, coffee for your coworker, a massage for yourself... really, whatever</li>
</ul></li><li>Open concept office with friendly coworkers</li>
<li>Creative environment where you can make a difference</li>
<li>No dumb benefits like free dog walking on the weekends that snobby hipster places have to make you feel cool, but mathematically won't cost the company much money because you won't use it</li>
Trail Mix Bar <li>- oh yeah</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities:</h3>
<ul><li>Create and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner</li>
<li>Communicate with vendors to obtain product availability, pricing, and delivery schedules</li>
<li>Maintain and update supplier information and purchase records</li>
<li>Track and confirm order deliveries, back orders, and resolve discrepancies</li>
<li>Coordinate with internal teams to verify purchase needs and delivery expectations</li>
<li>Follow up on order status and provide updates to stakeholders</li>
<li>All other procurement duties necessary</li>
</ul></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements:</h3>
<ul><li>1-2 years of experience in a purchasing, administrative, or supply chain support role</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation</li>
<li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines</li>
</ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Purchasing Specialist</h3>
Hybrid | Post Falls, ID | Spokane, WA</div></div></div></div></div></div>

Purchasing Specialist

HumanSmarts HR

PURCHASING SPECIALISTJob Summary: manage the process of buying products from multiple suppliers. Create and track purchase orders. Maintain vendor relationships.Purchase Orders&middot; Check and manage emails daily, reading all emails and attachments.&middot; Print all confirmations and invoices for accuracy and match with existing PO.&middot; Send Proforma invoices to Bookkeeper for approval when needed.&middot; Contact vendors by phone and email for updates on all open POs.&middot; Report any issues (discontinued items, missing info, etc) to the sales team.&middot; Create Purchase Orders based off of pull lists&middot; Submit all POs on a daily basis capturing free freight when possible.&middot; When submitting POs, follow specific instructions such as quotes, rush orders, etc&middot; Price verifications&middot; Follow up within 2 hours on expedited orders&middot; Create and maintain vendor portal logins** FYI - HumanSmarts is the hiring company's outsourced HR team. We are not a staffing agency.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $20.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

State of Florida

<div>Requisition No: 860423
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 64004226
 Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64004226
Salary: $42,722.94 (Includes a CAD of $1,268.80)
Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025
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Open Competitive Opportunity

Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Purchasing Specialist position in the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program, responsible for the processing, monitoring, evaluating and tracking of Grant mandated assigned purchase requests for services and commodities for the Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County Health Department (FDOH-CHD) Maternal Child Health (MCH) Program, Healthy Beginnings Nurses (HBN), Nurse-family Partnership (NFP), Women&rsquo;s Health Initiative (WHIN) Program, and the Data Team&rsquo;s cost reimbursement contracts, in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures contained in the state of Florida&rsquo;s Purchasing Policy and applicable to the department&rsquo;s operating procedures. Work is performed under the supervision of the Operations &amp; MGMT Consultant MGR - SES. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and requires maintaining confidential information in accordance with the Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) and Children&rsquo;s Services Council (CSC) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential data sets: has access to Health Management System (HMS) Employee Activities Record (EARS), My Florida Market Place (MFMP), Florida Statewide Travel Management System (STMS); Nurse-Family Partnership Data System (FLO) and the Healthy Beginnings Data System (HBDS).

Works closely with program nursing consultants to select client incentives and resources age appropriate, meets program pathway mandated requirements, within budget, and in vendor stock. Process procurement requests for services and commodities as mandated by program grants. Obtains quotes from vendors, secures required procurement documentation, creates purchase requisitions, follows-up with vendors, verifies deliveries and submits invoices for payment processing.

Distributes program supplies, client materials and other related items on a monthly, and as needed, basis. Reviews all purchases, manages supply chain and inventory including but not limited to, stock levels, reorder points, reorder amounts, and suppliers. Provides management with inventory status, makes recommendations for using new items and suppliers, and acquires all supplies, program materials, educational materials, and client development tools. Forecasts purchasing and program requirements from database information and Excel inventory to ensure appropriate inventory is on hand.

Manages electronic files of identified program materials and updates as needed. Ensures sufficient materials are available to meet client needs. Creates, completes, assembles, and manages Healthy Start and Nurse-Family Partnership materials packets used to enroll and manage client progress. Responsible to extract data from HBDS and other systems to merge information with other documents to create pull-lists and labels for supplies distribution, provider letters, and notices. Analyzes data and reports to make recommendations and provide information to management on program and grant requirements, trends, potential problems, and potential opportunities. Manages and maintains nursing supplies inventory for HBN, NFP, and WHIN programs. Prepares onboarding supplies for newly hired nurses. Returns to inventory supplies and equipment returned by nurses who separate from the program.

Attends in person or virtual meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences to keep up to date on changes in purchasing and fiscal requirements for both DOH and Children&rsquo;s Services Council of Palm Beach County. Keeps nursing consultants up to date regarding current purchasing guidelines. Trains new staff on purchasing processes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.</li>
<li>Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices.</li>
<li>Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the purchasing process.</li>
<li>Ability to put specifications, conditions and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts and/or prices in writing.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain purchasing records.</li>
<li>Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.</li>
<li>Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to work successfully with department processes, procedures, and practices.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively to convey information (verbally and writing) to others.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements: N/A
Other job-related requirements for this position:
<ul><li>Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
</li><li>Valid Driver&rsquo;s License.</li>
<li>Travel is required to perform the duties of this position.</li>
<li>This position works in an office setting and involves moving, lifting, pushing and carrying objects up to 25 lbs. multiple times throughout the day.
</li></ul>Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40. 


Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote &amp; improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county &amp; community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals &amp; solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity &amp; respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers &amp; engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning &amp; continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State&rsquo;s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Annual and Sick Leave benefits;</li>
<li>Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;</li>
<li>State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;</li>
<li>Retirement plan options, including employer contributions</li>
</ul>
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
<ul>
<li>Flexible Spending Accounts;</li>
<li>Tuition waivers;</li>
<li>And more!</li>
</ul>
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</div>

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Parker Hannifin

<div>Org Marketing Statement
Parker Hannifin Corporation&rsquo;s Bioscience &amp; Water Filtration Division focuses on the intersection of biological sciences and filtration technologies to address critical challenges in manufacturing processes. We bring decades of experience in the Food &amp; Beverage, Microelectronics, Industrial &amp; Chemical, and
Biopharmaceutical industries where purity is a key component in our customer&rsquo;s final products.
Within our unique platform, we partner with Biopharmaceutical industry leaders to design bioprocess solutions which streamline production times and increase production volumes. Our engineering expertise in filtration, bioprocess containers, single use assemblies and sensors are integrated to create scalable and automated systems used across biotechnology upstream and downstream applications.
Parker Bioscience&rsquo;s success is built on a foundation of core company values but more importantly from our team members who play a vital role in our continued growth.
Join our team and make the world a safer place for generations to come through innovation focused on sustainable solutions.
Position Summary
Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. Identifies manufacturing 
needs, identifies and selects suppliers, negotiates contracts, and arranges delivery. Purchases critical, complex and/or high dollar parts, equipment, services, and 
materials
Responsibilities
<ul><li>Identifies and recommends suppliers by investigating potential suppliers, researching parts, equipment, machinery, services, and materials availability.</li><li>Prepares statements of work for items proposed for procurement. Develops potential bidders lists and formal requests for quotation or proposal.</li><li>Conducts supplier site visits and evaluates them as to production capability, performance, delivery, and other key business criteria. May support or lead supplier</li></ul>
certification surveys as part of a technical and/or quality team. 
<ul><li>Evaluates proposals from potential suppliers. Selects suppliers for a variety of highly complex or technical materials, supplies or services and negotiates price,</li></ul>
delivery, quality and service. Develops alternate sources of supply by identifying and researching prospective suppliers. 
<ul><li>Negotiates final terms and conditions of purchase, awards and administers the procurement contract to conclusion. Maintains accurate lead times for assigned</li></ul>
area. Issues purchase orders and agreements that accurately reflect price, schedule, terms, and conditions as negotiated with suppliers. May include orders with international suppliers and/or subcontractors involving import/export trade. 
<ul><li>Monitors and evaluates supplier performance. Determines and implements corrective actions to resolve impending supplier failure to fulfill contractual agreements that may delay production or delivery. Resolves shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues. Facilitates inspections, substitutions, and standardization by arranging and participating in conferences between suppliers and company personnel.</li><li>Negotiates and settles damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.</li><li>Monitors and evaluates supplier&rsquo;s ability to meet all company and government or commercial procurement requirements and ensure that the pertinent technical and quality issues receive adequate attention to assure compliance.</li><li>Prepares complex reports and analyses by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.</li><li>Applies continuous improvement techniques and methods to internal processes and systems. Develops, coordinates, and implements improvement initiatives with key suppliers. Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses. Analyzes proposed changes in methods and materials.</li></ul> 
Qualifications
<div>Education and Experience 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree (BA) in Business Administration, or related field.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through six or more years of increasingly responsible related experience.
</li><li>Certificate in Purchasing Management (CPM) or APICS desired.</li></ul></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
<ul><li>Thorough knowledge of purchasing and negotiating methods, principles and concepts. Knowledge of industry practices, general business operations, and policies.</li><li>Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement. Ability to effectively assess and implement continuous improvement principles and techniques.
</li><li>Proficient with standard business application software and specialized purchasing and/or materials systems (e.g. electronic data interface (EDI) or manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems).</li><li>Ability to work on a variety of problems of diverse scope and complexity where analysis and evaluation of various outcomes require trade-offs. 
</li></ul></div>Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule
Competitive Compensation<ul><li>
Pay Range: $87050 to $145250 annually</li><li>
Participation in Annual Incentive Program</li></ul>
Benefit &amp; Retirement Plans
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:<ul><li>
Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
</li><li>401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.</li><li>
Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.</li><li>
Career development and tuition reimbursement.</li><li>
Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.</li><li>
Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.</li>
Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays. 
<li>
</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import &amp; export regulations. 
 
(&ldquo;Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor&rdquo;)
If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees &amp; Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Drug Tests
Drug-Free Workplace 
In accordance with Parker&rsquo;s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.</div>

Fisher's Technology

<div>Fisher's Technology 
Fisher&rsquo;s mission is to make our customers extremely happy through technology offerings and services that maximize business efficiency and performance. And we do all that while having a great time and loving our work. Fisher's Technology has been selected as one of the &ldquo;Best Places to Work in Idaho&rdquo; for the last sixteen years.
Fisher&rsquo;s is a leading technology provider in Idaho, Montana, Utah, &amp; Washington to help businesses perform at the top of their game. We manage IT environments (servers, cloud environments, network equipment, computers, mobile devices, applications, Cloud, VoIP, and internet services), sell and service office equipment (from Canon, Konica Minolta, HP, OCE and many others), and streamline business operations with electronic document management and related software solutions. Learn more at www.fisherstech.com.
Purchasing Specialist - Temporary 
Fisher&rsquo;s is seeking a qualified individual to fill our temporary full-time Purchasing Specialist I position on our Operations Team in Boise, ID. This placement is approximately 6-months in the Boise office, with the potential to extend if needed, remote-work not available. This position is responsible for general Purchasing Customer Support, including processing quotes &amp; orders, coordinating the delivery of supply orders, maintaining accurate Purchasing records, and collaborating with other Fisher&rsquo;s team members to ensure a consistent and exceptional customer service experience.
Roles &amp; Responsibilities
<ul><li>Deliver a consistent and exceptional customer service experience for internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Fisher&rsquo;s team members and departments to ensure seamless operations and communication.</li>
<li>Communicate directly with Fisher's customers as-needed via phone &amp; email to provide Purchasing support.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and complete records of purchases, orders, and communications in Fisher&rsquo;s systems.</li>
<li>Promptly identify, troubleshoot, and escalate issues related to orders or processes.</li>
<li>Process supply sales quotes and sales orders with accuracy and timeliness.</li>
<li>Coordinate the delivery of customer supply orders, ensuring proper allocation and efficient handling of products.</li>
<li>Handle escalated customer inquiries or supply-related concerns, resolving them professionally and promptly.</li>
<li>Act as a back-up for Fisher&rsquo;s Contact Center to support escalations or supply-related inquiries.</li>
<li>Monitor and track orders to ensure timely and accurate fulfillment.</li>
<li>Provide regular updates on order status and proactively communicate delays to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Ensure strict adherence to company policies and procedures regarding purchasing, inventory management, and data integrity.</li>
<li>Performs other duties as assigned by the department manager.</li>
</ul>
Qualification &amp; Education Requirements
<ul><li>2+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, supply chain or customer service preferred.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li>
<li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.</li>
<li>Analytical and problem-solving abilities to address customer needs and resolve order issues.</li>
<li>Customer service-oriented with a proactive and professional attitude.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Comfortable working with incomplete information and adapting to changing priorities.</li>
<li>Familiarity with purchasing and inventory management software or ERP systems is preferred.</li></ul></div>

Purchasing Specialist I, Temporary

One of our great clients in Syracuse, NY is looking for a Purchasing Assistant!This position will work Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm, onsite in Syracuse, NY.This contract assignment is intended to start in mid-September and continue through the end of 2025.The ideal candidate has prior experience in purchasing, procurement, or buying support and thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the procurement team with day-to-day administrative tasks</li><li>Create, process, and track purchase orders</li><li>Assist with procuring and purchasing materials</li><li>File and maintain procurement records and documentation</li><li>Coordinate and track material deliveries to job sites</li><li>Schedule and follow up on deliveries to ensure timelines are met</li><li>Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders regarding orders and materials</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the procurement department</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum 2 years handling purchase orders and tracking materials; additional procurement experience preferred</li><li>Experience coordinating with vendors</li><li>Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, Contract, TemporaryPay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Contract Purchasing Specialist

King County, WA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h2></div>
<div>King County&rsquo;s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement &amp; Payables section, is seeking a Contract Specialist 1 on the Goods &amp; Services team!
About Procurement &amp; Payables: Our value stream begins with purposeful procurement planning, incorporates strategic sourcing, a streamlined solicitation process, and post award metrics to ensure that our contracts are providing the quality, cost, delivery, and service we expect. We leverage people, process, and technology to achieve these outcomes. Our Goods and Services staff is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services in support of King County's operational needs.
We are looking for staff members who exhibit a strong sense of team-oriented camaraderie and who understand and wholly embrace the value and importance of providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
We need employees who aren't afraid to bring creative ideas and suggestions to the workplace and have a keen ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with their customers and co-workers.
Scope of Job Duties<ul><li>
Facilitate and manage multi-step procurement processes including; determine bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions;</li><li>
Develop scope of work and technical specifications with clients;</li><li>
Prepare contract terms and conditions for execution Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures;</li><li>
Hold evaluation meetings, interviews, proprietary meetings, and debriefs with consultants and County staff;</li><li>
Facilitate contract negotiations between County agencies &amp; suppliers;</li><li>
Resolve disputes working with Prosecuting Attorney&rsquo;s Office and Risk Management;</li><li>
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract terms and conditions; assist clients with post-award documentation;</li><li>
Update and manage standard documents used in the procurement process;</li><li>
Support strategic initiatives with Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Management, and Supplier Performance Management;</li></ul> 
Minimum Qualifications: 
<ul><li>
Knowledge of competitive procurement solicitations, contracting and vendor management;</li><li>
Basic understanding of contract law, regulations, procurement methods, industry principles and best practices;</li><li>
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel)</li><li>
Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills;</li><li>
Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;</li><li>
Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products;</li><li>
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.</li></ul> 

We would love it if you have:<ul><li>
Public procurement experience;</li><li>
Experience performing solicitations such as ITBs (Invitation to Bid), RFP (Request for Proposals) and/or RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for establishing contracts;</li><li>
Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud;</li><li>
Experience with LEAN processes and principles</li><li>
Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools</li></ul> 
The Procurement &amp; Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD&rsquo;s vision &ldquo;Count on Us&rdquo; reflects the division&rsquo;s deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career! 
Position Information:<ul><li>
Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. In office requirements are set to 2 days per week. These are assigned days of the week. This may change as required by King County business needs and for meetings/events.</li><li>
Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.</li><li>
Work Schedule: This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.</li><li>
Union Representation: This position is Teamsters 117 represented.</li></ul>
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work, remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours, and follow FBOD&rsquo;s hybrid/remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.
The Application/Selection Process: The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position. 
The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview, virtual interview, and if successful, pre-hire reference checking. For some positions, additional phases may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options. 
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Michael Castro, Recruiter Email: mcastro@kingcounty.gov</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Supplemental Information</h2></div>
<div>Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. 

Guided by our &quot;True North&quot; values, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. 
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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