Procurement & Contract Specialist II - Solicitations

Board Of County Commissioners • Wichita, KS

263d • $62,628 • Remote

About The Position

If selected for this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the acquisition of goods and services, including design and construction projects. You will prepare, review, and release solicitations (RFPs, ITNs, IFBs, RFQs), ensuring compliance with procurement policies, codes, and statutes. Your duties will include conducting procurement planning with departments, developing timelines, and clarifying responsibilities. You will facilitate public procurement meetings, site visits, bid openings, and evaluation committees. Evaluating bidder responsiveness and recommending contract awards will also be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will draft and manage contracts, amendments, extensions, terminations, and related documentation. You will review and approve procurement items for compliance (eBar/eCar), support contract negotiations, and assist in resolving disputes. Delivering training and guidance to departments and vendors on procurement and contract management, as well as contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes, and procedures, will be essential aspects of your role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Liberal Arts, English, Law, Education, Writing, Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, or a related field with two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement, or a related field.
• OR Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement, or a related field.
• OR Progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of related experience with procurement, contracts, education, law, writing, project management, or a related field.
• CPPB or NIGP-CPP - or the ability to obtain the certifications within three (3) years of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to think and communicate strategically and analytically, both verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data to draw sound, logical conclusions.
• Capable of leading and facilitating meetings, with knowledge of public procurement practices at the local, state, and federal levels—or a willingness to learn them.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the acquisition of goods and services, including design and construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and release solicitations (RFPs, ITNs, IFBs, RFQs), ensuring compliance with procurement policies, codes, and statutes.
• Conduct procurement planning with departments, developing timelines, and clarifying responsibilities.
• Facilitate public procurement meetings, site visits, bid openings, and evaluation committees.
• Evaluate bidder responsiveness and recommend contract awards.
• Draft and manage contracts, amendments, extensions, terminations, and related documentation.
• Review and approve procurement items for compliance (eBar/eCar).
• Support contract negotiations and assist in resolving disputes.
• Deliver training and guidance to departments and vendors on procurement and contract management.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment.
• Paid opportunities for continuing education in public procurement.
• Support in obtaining (or maintaining) professional procurement certifications.
• Access to free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree