Senior Purchasing and Contracts Specialist

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under direction from the appropriate level supervisor or manager, leads, guides, oversees, trains, and provides functional and technical work direction to assigned staff; performs the most complex duties and functions of the staff responsible for the preparation, review, analysis, processing, monitoring, and reporting of purchase orders, bids, RFPs, and contracts; assists in the development, review, analysis, facilitation, monitoring, and reporting of bids and Requests for Proposals (RFP); administers single-aspect/basic RFPs and bids, as assigned; serves as the departmental representative for monthly and fiscal year-end closing tasks; assists with the implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Assists in the development, implementation, and system administration of the Purchasing and Contracts system(s); provides technical expertise to District management and staff in the operation, capabilities, and enhancement of the District’s automated Purchasing and Contracts system(s).