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Procurement Officer I
Entry LevelHybrid
Location
Seattle, WA
Salary
$81k–$109k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
4 days ago
Skills
procurementcontract administrationcontract developmentsharepointmicrosoft outlookmicrosoft wordmicrosoft excelmicrosoft powerpointfinancial systemsadobe productsmarket researchorganizational ability
Job Description
Summary: The Port of Seattle is a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. As a Procurement Officer I, you will manage procurement needs, process contract assignments, and ensure compliance with laws and policies while assisting higher-level Procurement Officers.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor and manage various aspects of procurement needs
- Process contract assignments
- Review technical specifications/requirements and transactions for complete and accurate information
- Ensure compliance with State and Federal law as well as Port policies and procedures under the direction of higher-level Procurement Officers
- Create purchase orders under the direction of higher-level Procurement Officers
- Assist in managing and maintaining procurement documents and files
- Troubleshoot budget codes, payments, and payment exceptions
- Assist Procurement Officers in procurement activities and perform system and database maintenance across multiple financial and contract web-based systems
- Act as a liaison between departments and contractors/consultants to assist in administering and amending procurement actions
- Monitor vendor performance and customer satisfaction
- Assist higher-level Procurement Officers in the development of solicitation and contractual documents
Required Qualifications:
- Three (3) months of general administrative work experience in support of procurement, contract development, or contract/grant administration
- General understanding of contract policies, laws, and procurement methods, including contract administration and management
- Strong knowledge of Sharepoint file management and database applications, as well as software applications and programs like Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Financial Systems, Adobe products etc
- Excellent communication skills working with a wide range of diverse people both internally as well as externally
- Effective verbal, written, and active listening communication skills and can write concise, organized, and clear communications
- Strong organizational ability and time management while prioritizing multiple competing deadlines/schedules
- Ability to maintain high ethical standards, strict attention to detail, and focus, despite frequent interruptions
- Rudimentary knowledge in conducting market research and providing analysis to peers or clients, identifying service availability and market conditions
- Ability to organize information, apply critical thinking to solve problems, and develop innovative solutions
- Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle
- Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience supporting procurement, contract development, or contract/grant administration
Required Skills: Procurement, Contract Administration, Contract Development, SharePoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Financial Systems, Adobe Products, Market Research, Organizational Ability
Benefits: Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family., Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate., Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked., Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work., Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port., Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid., Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family., Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture., Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential., Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced., Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Benefits
Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.