Port of Seattle

Procurement Officer III (003357)

Location

: Seattle Tacoma International Airport - Surrounding Area::

Organization

: CPO Construction

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time

Posting Expires

: May 13, 2025, 6:59:00 AM

Minimum Salary

: 114,478.00

Maximum Salary

: 154,882.00

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

Some of what you'll be doing:

As a Procurement Officer III, you will serve as the primary procurement point of contact for construction procurements. You will evaluate procurement theories, concepts, and principles to tailor existing guidelines and develop appropriate approaches or plans to manage the risks associated with price, scope, schedule, contract terms, negotiations, federal requirements, quality control, developing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidance documents.

• You will lead the procurement planning process, establishing, and managing critical path milestones and related procurement schedule.
• You will be responsible for problem solving complex procurements, addressing bid protests, presenting recommendations to multi-level management, and advising customers on procurements and strategies to facilitate and expedite the process.
• You will perform contract/procurement administration including reviewing, negotiating, and drafting amendments and change orders.
• You will provide guidance on contract interpretation and provide advice on contract/procurement issues such as non-compliance with contract requirements or change orders, Port resolutions, policies and procedures, and legal requirements. You will also guide termination of contracts for convenience or default.
• You will ensure cost analysis performed by staff is adequate and documented appropriately to justify fair and reasonable pricing.
• You will collaborate with legal and risk management to identify and mitigate high risk liability for on- and off-site services, agreements and negotiate special terms and conditions to protect the Port from excessive exposure to risk.
• You will develop and conduct, presentations for the supplier community, and disadvantaged business enterprises, interact with leaders, project stakeholders, local, federal, and state officials, and the public to present and explain procurement and contract information that may be controversial, politically sensitive, and involve financial and legal risks.
• You will provide guidance, advice, and direction to other Procurement Officers in the preceding levels.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in procurement, grants and/or contract development.
• Desired – We hope you have experience leading evaluation teams through complex and politically sensitive procurements using Requests for Proposals (RFP), Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Quotes or Qualifications (RFQ), and potentially Requests for Information (RFI).
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Experienced Procurement Agent – You have expert knowledge of procurement administration best practices as well as the laws and general policies that govern this work. You can train others and provide consultative and strategic guidance as a subject matter expert.
• Analytical – You have strong analytical and research, time management, planning, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail, good mathematical, analytical, and reasoning skills as well as the ability to communicate innovative solutions and to critically analyze a situation based on research.
• Leader – You are self-motivating and provide motivating leadership to staff at all levels (including organizational leaders) to bring diverse sets of people together to resolve problems.
• Problem-solver – You bring creative ideas, agility, and adaptability to problem-solving endeavors with a keen eye for process improvement and efficiency. You possess effective and well-developed troubleshooting skills to identify root cause analysis and provide solutions promptly. You are also capable of identifying problems predicting future challenges and presenting solutions and options to minimize and mitigate risk.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.