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We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support a high-volume public sector purchasing environment in Kansas City, Missouri. This Contract position will focus on managing procurement activities from initial planning through final award while helping reduce an active backlog and strengthen day-to-day purchasing operations. The role partners closely with internal departments to shape purchasing strategies, define scopes of work, and maintain organized procurement documentation. Candidates with experience in construction-related purchasing and strong administrative support capabilities will be well suited for this opportunity.
Job Responsibility:
Manage full-cycle procurement activities from intake and planning through solicitation, evaluation, award, and closeout
Partner with internal stakeholders to gather business needs, conduct market research, and develop clear scopes of work for upcoming purchases
Support procurement activity related to construction projects, ensuring documentation and processes align with applicable standards and policies
Prepare, review, and process purchasing documents, contracts, and purchase orders with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
Provide administrative support for procurement operations, including maintaining records, tracking actions, and coordinating with multiple city departments
Use tools such as DocuSign, PeopleSoft, and Bonfire to manage procurement workflows, approvals, and sourcing activities
Analyze procurement data and reporting in Excel using functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to monitor activity and support decision-making
Assist with policy adherence and contribute to ongoing process consistency across departments, including support for system-related workflow updates such as the transition to Workday
Requirements:
Experience handling corporate or public sector procurement across the full purchasing lifecycle
Strong knowledge of purchase orders, buying processes, and core procurement functions
Background supporting contract development, vendor communications, and contract negotiations
Experience working on procurement initiatives related to construction or infrastructure projects
Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
Hands-on experience with procurement or workflow tools such as DocuSign, PeopleSoft, or Bonfire
Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and translate operational needs into well-defined procurement documents