Procurement Specialist II - Department of Finance

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

4d•$78,588 - $125,740•Onsite

About The Position

A Procurement Specialist II reviews, analyzes and develops highly complex procurement contracts for the procurement of specialized services and technology for City agencies. Work of this class may involve leading professional and paraprofessional procurement employees but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Employees receive minimum to moderate supervision from a Procurement Manager. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office setting where there is no exposure to environmental hazards. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of procurement experience including procurement planning and solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and contract administration, with emphasis in utilizing complex Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Information (RFI), and Request for Quote (RFQs).
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of procurement experience including procurement planning and solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and contract administration, with an emphasis in utilizing complex RFP’s IFB’s, RFI’s, and RFQs.
Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law; and one (1) year of procurement experience to include but not limited to procurement planning and solicitation preparation, contract development, negotiation, and contract administration, with emphasis in utilizing complex RFPs, IFBs, RFIs, and RFQs.
CPPB designation and 5 years of experience within the previous 10 years. A minimum of 50% of the required years of experience must be in government or public sector.
Must take and pass the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) test for certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) within three (3) years of hiring; failure to pass the test for certification is grounds for dismissal.
Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of public procurement.
Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations and policies.
Knowledge of English usage, grammar and writing techniques.
Skill in negotiating commodity, technology and service specifications and contracts.
Skill in writing specialized and complex commodity, technology and service specifications and contracts.
Skill in investigating and resolving complex disputes between City agencies and vendors concerning the provision of specialized technology and services.
Ability to assign, review and correct the work of others.
Ability to analyze complex and highly technical technology, equipment, service and supply requests.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors, City agency personnel, associates, and the general public.
Ability to locate sources of supply and to obtain competitive bids.
Ability to maintain records and write reports.
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency.
Must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment.
May be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position.
Must maintain the above certification as a condition of employment; failure to maintain certification is grounds for dismissal.
Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in government or public sector (minimum 50% of required years of experience).

Responsibilities

Reviews, analyzes and develops highly complex procurement contracts for the procurement of specialized services and technology for City agencies.
May involve leading professional and paraprofessional procurement employees.
Negotiating commodity, technology and service specifications and contracts.
Writing specialized and complex commodity, technology and service specifications and contracts.
Investigating and resolving complex disputes between City agencies and vendors concerning the provision of specialized technology and services.
Assigning, reviewing and correcting the work of others.
Analyzing complex and highly technical technology, equipment, service and supply requests.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors and contractors, City agency personnel, associates, and the general public.
Locating sources of supply and obtaining competitive bids.
Maintaining records and writing reports.