City of Phoenix · 1 week ago
Contracts Specialist II - Water Services Procurement
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$69K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Phoenix is a forward-thinking utility dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a resilient infrastructure. The Contracts Specialist II will perform advanced-level procurement activities for goods and services, including developing solicitations, evaluating proposals, negotiating terms, and administering complex agreements. This role is critical in driving strategic sourcing initiatives and identifying cost-saving opportunities through effective procurement practices.
Government
Responsibilities
Perform advanced-level procurement activities for goods and services
Developing and issuing solicitations
Evaluating proposals
Negotiating terms
Awarding contracts
Administering complex agreements that require thorough market research and detailed spend/cost analysis
Driving strategic sourcing initiatives
Identifying cost-saving opportunities through effective procurement practices
Supervise Contracts Specialist I staff or other employees involved in contract procurement and administration
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position
Preferred
Professional certification (e.g., NIGP, ISM, NCMA) or progress toward certification
Experience in/with managing solicitations, bids, and complex contracts from initiation through award and administration
Experience in/with contract writing, negotiation, and procurement best practices, including cost-saving strategies
Experience in/with interpreting and applying local, state, and federal procurement regulations
Experience in/with developing scopes of work/specifications and reviewing for accuracy and completeness
Experience in/with drafting and editing professional correspondence and contract documents
Experience in/with analyzing reports and preparing performance-related documentation
Experience in/with project management and private industry procurement
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ajay Joshi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Brandie Reynolds
Assistant Chief Information Officer
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