Class Concept
The Procurement Specialist Ill position involves responsibility for assisting in the management of the procurement function for all equipment, materials and supplies. This position exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment and must work effectively with internal and external individuals. This position independently develops and prepares specifications, drafts and manages contracts, and conducts negotiations, as required for a range of solicitations and agreements, including professional services, materials and equipment contracts. Assists departments in the development and evaluation of solicitations. Facilitates contract management functions with internal and external departments. Establishes strong working relationships with customer and internal project teams.
Work in this classification involves preparation of complex, high risk, and highly strategic commodity, material, and/or highly specialized equipment procurements and higher risk more complex service procurements. Positions facilitate contract management functions with internal and external departments. Establishes strong working relationships with customers and project teams. Evaluate and analyze bid; coordinate selection activities and recommend award. Identifies sources of supply, usually assist in specification development and bid evaluation. Positions will perform risk analysis and recommend action to minimize risk. Will lead the execution of the strategic sourcing methodology for high-value, complex requisitions, collaborating with State Procurement and end-users as required.
Employees in this classification manage supplier performance and cost objectives. Employees may be required to supervise procurement specialist staff and will serve as mentor/coach to procurement staff as needed. Will investigate and resolve complaints from departments about products or equipment defects and from vendor regarding bid protest and contract awards. Will perform cost and price analysis of commodities, services, and equipment. Responsible for identifying total cost of ownership and/or life cycle cost analysis.
