Description
As Buyer III/Contract Administrator III, you will manage strategic sourcing in medium to large scale projects that involve mission critical equipment/services that guarantee the optimally continued operation of the various assets managed by the Port of Seattle.Requirements
• You will develop procurement objectives in terms of competition, price and constructs contract vehicle including: pricing arrangements, special Terms and Conditions, and appropriate evaluation criteria.
• You will advise internal customers on procurement requirements and strategies to facilitate and expedite the process. You will provide advice on complex, highly sensitive procurement issues and procedures to Port of Seattle management, senior and mid-level managers, program managers, project managers, and requesting department representatives.
• You will reduce the Port's risk exposure by ensuring that General Liability Insurance requirements are established and provided by contractor prior to commencement of work on Port facilities. You will collaborate with legal and risk management to identify and mitigate high risk liability to the Port for onsite purchased service and maintenance agreements and negotiate special terms and conditions, if applicable, to protect the Port from excessive exposure to risk.
• You will draft evaluation criteria and project scope in collaboration with the requesting department, leveraging on industry and Port specific best practices.
• You will develop and create complex & highly sensitive ITB / RFP documents for Goods & Services that require explicit detail regarding technical, financial, risk management, legal and procedural issues that optimize price, delivery, and terms for the best value to the Port.
• You will lead the procurement process for highly complex, politically sensitive Goods & Services procurements. You will provide guidance to requesting department representative and other stakeholders in developing best method of procurement in accordance with Port policies and procedures, statement of work, timelines and ensure that planning encompasses all State of Washington Law (RCWs) and Port Policies and minimizes risk to the Port.
• You will address and resolve quality service and or products as they arise in support of the requesting department. You will execute contracts and purchase orders within the delegated authority.
• You will perform contract/ procurement administration, which includes reviewing and drafting amendments and change orders, provide answers for questions on contract interpretation and provide advice on contract/procurement issues such as non-compliance with contract requirements and change orders.
Application Process
For additional information please visit https://aa243.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=002617&lang=en
Contact Info
Name: Farlis Fanit Lewis
Phone: 206-475-9246
Email: Lewis.F@portseattle.org
Closing Date: May 8, 2024