Procurement Specialist II (IT)

Travis County•Austin, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of statutory compliance duties related to the county's procurement processes, including the development, oversight, and monitoring of purchases, contracts, and solicitations. Evaluates and monitors complex contract performance, compliance, and contractual obligations on a county-wide basis, with minimal supervision. Acts as liaison between county departments including fiscal staff, project managers, management, and other county staff, as well as outside agencies, vendors, and the constituent community as required. This is second in the series of four professional level positions in the Procurement Job Family. Under limited supervision, the ideal candidate will successfully perform all assigned job responsibilities in support of the Purchasing Office. This position is distinguished by the amount of independence for both actions and decision-making and by the level of supervision, as well as the experience required. This position may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the Office.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Public Administration, Construction Management or a related field AND three (3) years of relevant work experience OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
A valid Texas Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional procurement certification from a nationally recognized procurement organization is preferred (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP).

Responsibilities

Utilize solicitation and contracting methods to procure goods and services in compliance with federal, state, local, and County regulations and policies
Plan and implement solicitation and contract compliance programs for complex contracts, interpreting policies, rules, codes, and regulations to ensure statutory compliance
Develop, implement, and maintain a county-wide system to monitor moderately complex procurements, contracts, and agreements
Monitor complex contract performance through on-site visits and examination of billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance
Work closely with elected and appointed officials, project managers, department heads, outside agencies, and county staff to develop solicitations and contracts meeting operational needs
Coordinate all phases of procurement planning and development for assigned departments
Review and investigate non-compliance issues, writing situation summaries and recommending solutions
Research and resolve complex contract issues
Analyze data and prepare, distribute, and present solicitation and contract status reports to Commissioner's Court, officials, department heads, agencies, and the public
Negotiate contracts, renewals, amendments, modifications, and plan changes
Resolve audit exceptions and develop corrective actions for deviations
Coordinate and conduct risk assessments to determine service and monitoring requirements for contracts
Manage moderately complex formal and informal competitive procurements and other solicitation/contracting methods
Pursue continuous professional development through educational opportunities, certification programs, and active participation in at least one Community of Practice, while performing all Procurement Specialist I duties in addition to Procurement Specialist II responsibilities
Uphold confidentiality as legally permitted, and support business continuity and disaster response efforts outside normal job functions and business hours
Promote equity and inclusion by identifying barriers and creating opportunities for a diverse business community