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State of Iowa - Executive Branch · 1 week ago

Procurement Specialist 3

Ames, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

7+ years exp

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch is dedicated to improving lives through transportation. They are seeking a Procurement Specialist 3 to develop equipment specifications, engage with vendors, and manage procurement processes for a multi-million dollar program.

CommunitiesOffice AdministrationPublic SafetyResidential

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop Equipment Specifications: Prepare technical specifications for purchasing vehicles, maintenance equipment, and support products, ensuring a $40M+ program meets departmental needs

Vendor Engagement: Write and clarify specifications, respond to vendor inquiries, and recommend bid awards. Negotiate changes to contracts as needed

Innovate and Improve Products: Research new equipment concepts, attend demonstrations, and lead modifications to ensure departmental requirements are met

Maintain Procurement Records: Document specification history, inspections, and vendor interactions to streamline future procurement processes

Plan Procurement Programs: Coordinate multi-million-dollar purchase schedules, balancing user needs, delivery times, and cash flow requirements

Foster Interagency Relations: Act as a liaison, supporting Federal, State, County, and Municipal agencies in equipment procurement, contract utilization, and vendor issue resolution

Inspect and Ensure Compliance: Conduct thorough equipment inspections, including possible out-of-state travel to confirm compliance with specifications

Manage Warranty Claims: Investigate warranty issues, coordinate timely repairs, and ensure vendors honor warranties while educating users on their rights

Guide Fleet Maintenance: Instruct fabricators and mechanics, issue safe operation procedures, and develop consistent modification practices across the fleet

Implement Preventive Maintenance: Establish and monitor schedules to ensure equipment safety, longevity, and operational efficiency

Qualification

Procurement experienceContract administrationTechnical specificationsVendor engagementInteragency relationsCompliance inspectionFleet maintenance guidancePreventive maintenance

Required

Seven years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, and experience equal to three years of full-time work in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable and non-expendable items or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms

A total of seven years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience

All of the following (a, b, and c): Two years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms; and A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience; and A total of one year of graduate-level education and/or full-time experience (as described in part a), where twenty-four semester hours of accredited graduate college or university coursework in business or public administration, accounting, or economics equals one year of full-time experience

Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work as a Procurement Specialist2

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance

Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match

Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.

Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

Company

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

If you’re looking for a work life of accomplishment, reward, and opportunity, you’ll discover Iowa State Government is just the place where there’s a rich and diverse population; where community, culture and differences matter; where exceptional work ethic, values and peace of mind all come together! The more you know about the State of Iowa, the more you’ll know it’s the right fit for you! There are 16 agencies in state government providing services to Iowans requiring specialized talent in agriculture, corrections, economic development, education, human services, natural resources, public health, public safety, revenue, transportation, veterans’ services and more.

Founded in 2013

Charles City, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees