The Vancouver Housing Authority is looking for a Procurement and Contracts Specialist (PCS) to join the new Procurement division. This position provides expert buying and contract support through the procurement and contract process for materials, services, supplies and equipment. This position will lead the bid process from bid specifications through the entire bid life cycle. Coordinating the processing of agency contracts, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders are additional responsibility for the PCS. A successful candidate will have considerable knowledge of the administration of contracts, negotiations, and the bid life cycle, the request for proposal process and procedures, the relationship between procurement transactions and accounting, and the importance and consideration of time and its impact on procurement. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field; Five years of increasing responsibility related to the development of procurements, project management, and/or contracts. Experience with construction procurement or in a government or non-profit a plus. CPPB or CPP is strongly preferred.

Pay and Benefits

• The starting salary range of $68,024 - $74,826 per year based on experience. In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full salary range for this position is $68,024 - $104,756 per year.
• Full-time, non-exempt position.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Benefits package also includes 9.53% paid into WA PERS by employer, 12 company paid holidays, and generous paid time off and separate sick time accrual.
• Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field and four years of full-time experience in a financial or administrative role; or
• Associate in business, accounting, finance or related field and six years of full-time experience in a financial or administrative role; or
• Five years of increasing responsibility related to the development of procurements, project management, and/or contracts.
• Experience in a purchasing or procurement specific role within the governmental or nonprofit industry a plus.
• Construction related procurement a plus.
• Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) is strongly preferred.
• OR in place of the above requirements the incumbent may possess a combination of relevant education and experience that would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above

A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Vancouver Housing Authority please visit our website at www.vhausa.com. Please note, those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The VHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veteran in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.