Senior Procurement Contracting Officer

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

7h

About The Position

This position plans and performs high-level work in purchasing and contracting of a variety of commodities and services for use by City departments. Responsibilities include procurement planning, solicitation, and evaluation of proposals using the City's procurement processing systems. The role involves preparing requisitions, quotations, and cost analysis for assigned commodities, administering contracts to ensure compliance, and participating in contract negotiation terms and conditions. The officer will negotiate with vendors, represent the City in business reviews, obtain quotations and bids for major purchases, and assist customer departments through the solicitation process. Additionally, the role includes conducting public bid openings, training customer departments on purchasing policies, recommending contract awards, and maintaining records and reports according to City standards. This position may also lead or supervise subordinate purchasing and contracting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
• Three years of full-time professional-level experience in purchasing and/or contracting a wide variety of governmental, industrial, and/or business equipment, materials, and/or services.
• A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal contracting laws and regulations pertaining to the solicitation and evaluation of bids/proposals, negotiation, and award of contracts.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional procurement with emphasis on all solicitation processes used to acquire commodities and services, and the variety of contract types employed to procure these services.
• Lead experience in agency-wide, interagency, or corporate procurement projects.
• Purchasing and/or contracting experience with a government agency (e.g., federal, state, county, and/or city).
• Experience in strategic sourcing and market analysis.
• A valid Certified Public Purchasing Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform high-level work in purchasing and contracting of a variety of commodities and services for use by City departments.
• Perform procurement planning, solicitation, and evaluation of proposals using the City's procurement processing systems.
• Prepare requisitions, quotations, and cost analysis for an assigned group of commodities.
• Administer contracts and perform tasks associated with contract management to ensure compliance of contractual requirements.
• Participate in contract negotiation terms and conditions.
• Negotiate with vendors on behalf of client departments.
• Represent the City during business reviews with contractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Obtain quotations, bids, and specifications for major purchases and contracts.
• Assist and guide customer departments through the solicitation process.
• Conduct public bid openings.
• Conduct training classes for customer departments in purchasing and contracting policies and procedures.
• Recommend contract awards based on the formal or informal solicitation process.
• Keep records and make reports in accordance to the City's standards and guidelines.
• Process solicitation related correspondence and related reports.
• May lead or supervise subordinate purchasing and contracting staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• General wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 1/1/29.
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior