Dshs FFA Procurement & Supply Specialist 2

DSHS Procurement & Supply Specialist 2

We have an on-site opportunity for you to join our team in Tacoma, WA  The job, under general supervision, conducts purchasing projects for specialized commodity areas. Activities include analysis of bids for multi-commodity purchase contracts and/or procurement of products, development of specifications and analysis of bids for products and services.  Resolves vendor performance problems.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, which requires a minimum of one day in office per week.  This may vary depending on business needs.

Some of what you'll do:

• Prepares and implements procedures relative to supply functions: as gained through utilization of the DSHS automated procurement system (TRACKS) or inventory management system (ePMX)

• Receives, examines and determines needs for and accuracy of requisitioned items

• Determines that specifications are adequate for commodities used

• Devises evaluation tools to assist clients/customers in selection of alternate products necessary

• Conducts research for new sources of supply, locates and contacts vendors and suppliers

• Analysis history of performance by suppliers and the quality of goods and services in possible consultation with the customers

• Under general supervision, exercises authority to independently make decision with significant fiscal impact

• Promotes minority, women and veteran owned business enterprise outreach programs

• Prepares and conducts individual and group training sessions

• Other duties as assigned

What we're looking for:

Professionals with:

A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, procurement, logistics, supply management or a closely allied field:

OR

An Associate of  Arts degree in purchasing management, business administration or closely allied field AND two years purchasing experience;

OR

Two years of experience as a Procurement & Supply Specialist 1.

Full-time experience as a purchasing professional will substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Our Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) mission to Transform Lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's mission that you bring an equity, anti-racism and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Questions?  Please contact Sharon.sterling@dshs.wa.gov OR call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 05287.

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