NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Contracts & Purchasing Manager (WMS Band 2)
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $123K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Contracts & Purchasing Manager within the Financial Services Division of the Department of Ecology. This role involves balancing compliance with operational needs while administering contracts and agreements to support environmental projects in Washington.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Independently provide advanced and senior-level professional acquisition and contract administration functions
Develop standard terms and conditions for agency contracts
Develop agency policies regarding service contracts and purchasing
Advise contract managers and executive-level management for ongoing contract management best practices
Supervise and directs Contracts Specialists and Procurement & Supply Specialists
Provide guidance and technical assistance, in partnership with agency program staff in implementing Supplier Diversity practices
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Experience in public sector contracting, procurement, or acquisition management. This includes experience in contract development, negotiating, administering, terminating, costing, and auditing contracts, dispute mediation/prevention, or related project management. Experience must include at least one year of supervisory or lead experience, including performance management, mentoring, and staff development
Education in business law, business administration, public administration, contract law, finance, or related field
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret and apply statutes, policies, and ethical standards to complex procurement issues
Proficiency with electronic procurement and contract management systems and strong general computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent)
Employee must read, sign, and abide by the Financial Services/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A) and Internal Control Responsibility (Part B)
Preferred
Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or other related certification
Detailed knowledge of Executive Ethics Laws and regulations and the interpretive opinions of the Executive Ethics Board
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
11 Paid Holidays per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Combined Fund Drive
SmartHealth
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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