Senior Procurement Specialist

Senior Procurement Specialist Issaquah, WA OnsiteSalary: $85,000 – $114,400Why This Opportunity Stands Out:Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement, public works contracting, and purchasing processes.Lead high-profile solicitations and contracting initiatives that have organization-wide impact. Partner closely with leadership, Legal, Facilities, Finance, and IT teams.Gain exposure to public works, construction, professional services, technology, leases, and vendor contracts.Drive improvements to procurement policies, procedures, templates, and workflows. Work with enterprise procurement and contract management systems including OpenGov, Esker, and JDE.Enjoy a highly collaborative role with significant autonomy and decision-making responsibility.Key Responsibilities for the Senior Procurement Specialist:Lead complex competitive solicitations including RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, and public works procurements.Manage contract administration activities including negotiations, amendments, renewals, and closeout.Provide guidance to departments on procurement policies, procedures, purchase orders, and contracting requirements.Coordinate evaluation committees, facilitate vendor communications, and document procurement decisions.Monitor contracts, purchase orders, financial encumbrances, and procurement compliance activities.Support administration of procurement and contract management systems and associated reporting.Qualifications for the Senior Procurement Specialist:Experience managing public-sector procurement, competitive solicitations, and contract administration.Experience with public works, construction contracting, facilities projects, or capital improvement procurements.Knowledge of RFP, RFQ, IFB, purchase order, and contract lifecycle management processes.Experience with procurement, ERP, contract management, or financial systems.If you're an experienced procurement professional who can confidently lead solicitations, navigate public works contracting requirements, and provide strategic support across the procurement lifecycle, we'd love to hear from you.