Procurement Specialist jobs in Kenner, LA

About Us:

The city of New Orleans is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to jour our Procurement Services team as a Procurement Specialist . The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for assisting with various aspects of the procurement process, including vendor sourcing, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service to our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and issuance of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Invitations for Bids (IFBs) for goods and services required by the city government.
• Conduct research to identify potential vendors or suppliers and maintain a database of qualified suppliers.
• Assist in evaluating bids and proposals received from vendors, considering factors such as price, quality, delivery time, and vendor reliability.
• Support contract negotiation efforts, including reviewing and drafting contract terms and conditions under the guidance of senior staff.
• Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and city government policies and procedures throughout the procurement process.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and vendor performance evaluations.
• Assist in resolving any issues or disputes that may arise during the procurement process, including vendor performance or contract compliance concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Prior experience in procurement or contract management is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws and regulations is a plus.

What We Offer:

Work-life Balance

• 14 paid holidays in 2023.
• 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
• 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
• Use or lose your days, off? Not here! You can roll an unlimited number of unused sick days and up to 45 unused vacation days to the next year.
• We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
• Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work

Great Insurance Benefits

• We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
• We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
• A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.

Career Development

Join a workplace committed to fostering professional growth and development .Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.

Be a catalyst for change, and let your passion for service find purpose with us. Together, let's create a legacy that resonates with the heartbeat of our community. Your journey to meaningful impact starts with the City of New Orleans !

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHELLY STOLP AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44,061.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience in procurement or contract management? If so please explain

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person