What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at King County Regional Homelessness Authority?
Company Description
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is dedicated to creating solutions to address homelessness across King County. Rooted in the Puget Sound region's innovative spirit and commitment to shared prosperity, KCRHA was established to unify and coordinate policies, funding, and services to better serve individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization works collaboratively with government agencies, communities, and partner organizations to pursue effective strategies and lasting impact.
Role Description
The Procurement Manager is a full-time, on-site role located in Seattle, WA, responsible for overseeing and managing procurement processes to support the goals of the organization. The role includes assessing supplier qualifications, leading contract negotiations, and managing vendor relationships. Additional responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, supporting contract management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and contributing to budget planning and cost analysis efforts to support efficient and equitable resource allocation.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in public sector procurement and contract management, including designing and implementing procurement processes and overseeing contract performance.
- 2 years of project management expertise
- Advanced knowledge of the principles and techniques of public procurement, RFP procedures, and bid selection processes.
- Experience managing procurement processes for the awarding of public funds (including research money)
- Knowledge of County, State, and Federal laws, and regulations pertinent to procurement
- Fluency in equity and racial justice concepts and language, understanding their privilege and power, and can bring equity impact analysis to life in the context of their tasks.
- Skill in the preparation, administration, and awarding of high-value contracts resulting from bids, RFPs, requests for qualifications, and requests for quotations.
- Skill in managing the preparation of bids/proposals issued in a large-scale central procurement arrangement for a large organization.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.
- Skill in team leading and making public presentations.
- Ability to interface effectively with KCRHA senior management and funding partners.
- Long-range planning skills, coordination skills and budget development skills.
- Skill in understanding political situations.