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King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking a Contract Specialist 1 on the Goods & Services team!
About Procurement & Payables: Our value stream begins with purposeful procurement planning, incorporates strategic sourcing, a streamlined solicitation process, and post award metrics to ensure that our contracts are providing the quality, cost, delivery, and service we expect. We leverage people, process, and technology to achieve these outcomes. Our Goods and Services staff is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services in support of King County's operational needs.
We are looking for staff members who exhibit a strong sense of team-oriented camaraderie and who understand and wholly embrace the value and importance of providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
We need employees who aren't afraid to bring creative ideas and suggestions to the workplace and have a keen ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with their customers and co-workers.
Scope of Job Duties
- Facilitate and manage multi-step procurement processes including; determine bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions;
- Develop scope of work and technical specifications with clients;
- Prepare contract terms and conditions for execution Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
- Hold evaluation meetings, interviews, proprietary meetings, and debriefs with consultants and County staff;
- Facilitate contract negotiations between County agencies & suppliers;
- Resolve disputes working with Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Risk Management;
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract terms and conditions; assist clients with post-award documentation;
- Update and manage standard documents used in the procurement process;
- Support strategic initiatives with Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Management, and Supplier Performance Management;
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of competitive procurement solicitations, contracting and vendor management;
- Basic understanding of contract law, regulations, procurement methods, industry principles and best practices;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel);
- Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills;
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products;
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public procurement experience;
- Experience performing solicitations such as ITBs (Invitation to Bid), RFP (Request for Proposals) and/or RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for establishing contracts;
- Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud;
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles;
- Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.
The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD’s vision “Count on Us” reflects the division’s deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career!
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Please reach out for additional details at the contact below.
- Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This position is non exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is Teamsters 117 represented.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in our department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work. Employees will need to be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBOD’s hybrid/remote guidelines that include on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.
The Application/Selection Process: The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification including Term-Limited Temporary, Special Duty Assignment, Short-Term-Temporary and Career Service vacancies. We highly recommend that you provide a resume. A cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position is encouraged as well.
The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview, virtual interview, and if successful, pre-hire reference checking. For some positions, additional phases may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Michael Castro, Recruiter Email: mcastro@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" values, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Summary
King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking a Contract Specialist 1 on the Goods & Services team!
About Procurement & Payables: Our value stream begins with purposeful procurement planning, incorporates strategic sourcing, a streamlined solicitation process, and post award metrics to ensure that our contracts are providing the quality, cost, delivery, and service we expect. We leverage people, process, and technology to achieve these outcomes. Our Goods and Services staff is responsible for procuring materials, supplies, equipment, and services in support of King County's operational needs.
We are looking for staff members who exhibit a strong sense of team-oriented camaraderie and who understand and wholly embrace the value and importance of providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
We need employees who aren't afraid to bring creative ideas and suggestions to the workplace and have a keen ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with their customers and co-workers.
Scope of Job Duties
- Facilitate and manage multi-step procurement processes including; determine bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions;
- Develop scope of work and technical specifications with clients;
- Prepare contract terms and conditions for execution Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
- Hold evaluation meetings, interviews, proprietary meetings, and debriefs with consultants and County staff;
- Facilitate contract negotiations between County agencies & suppliers;
- Resolve disputes working with Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and Risk Management;
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract terms and conditions; assist clients with post-award documentation;
- Update and manage standard documents used in the procurement process;
- Support strategic initiatives with Strategic Sourcing, Relationship Management, and Supplier Performance Management;
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of competitive procurement solicitations, contracting and vendor management;
- Basic understanding of contract law, regulations, procurement methods, industry principles and best practices;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook and Excel);
- Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills;
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work;
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products;
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Public procurement experience;
- Experience performing solicitations such as ITBs (Invitation to Bid), RFP (Request for Proposals) and/or RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for establishing contracts;
- Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud;
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles;
- Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.
The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD’s vision “Count on Us” reflects the division’s deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career!
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104. Please reach out for additional details at the contact below.
- Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This position is non exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is Teamsters 117 represented.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work in our department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work. Employees will need to be available and responsive during scheduled work hours and follow FBOD’s hybrid/remote guidelines that include on-camera participation during virtual video meetings.
The Application/Selection Process: The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification including Term-Limited Temporary, Special Duty Assignment, Short-Term-Temporary and Career Service vacancies. We highly recommend that you provide a resume. A cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position is encouraged as well.
The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview, virtual interview, and if successful, pre-hire reference checking. For some positions, additional phases may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Michael Castro, Recruiter Email: mcastro@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" values, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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Align your degree to procurement duties
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to your job duties. A supply chain, business administration, or operations management degree strengthens your specialty occupation case. Document coursework that maps to sourcing, contract management, or supplier evaluation responsibilities.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for procurement roles. Targeting companies that have already sponsored similar positions reduces the risk of employers who are willing in principle but unprepared in practice.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role, level, and worksite. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary discussions so you understand the floor and can negotiate from an informed position.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your procurement role involves multiple office locations or client sites, each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA. Raise this with your employer early so the DOL filings cover every location before you start working there, not after.
Review the O*NET profile for your offer letter
The O*NET occupation profile for Purchasing Agents and Buyers lists the specific duties and education requirements USCIS expects to see reflected in your job description. Cross-check your offer letter against that profile and ask HR to tighten any vague language before the I-129 is filed.
Plan your timeline around the cap selection cycle
H-1B cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm current registration windows with your employer's immigration counsel well before your OPT or other status expires. A six-month buffer between your status end date and the filing period gives you room to handle delays or cap-exempt employer alternatives.
H-1B Visa Procurement Buyer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Procurement Buyer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a directly related field. Employers must demonstrate that the role goes beyond general purchasing tasks and demands theoretical and practical application of that specific degree. A well-structured job description that details sourcing strategy, contract analysis, and supplier risk work supports the specialty occupation argument with USCIS.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Procurement Buyers?
Large manufacturers, technology companies, healthcare systems, and defense contractors tend to sponsor Procurement Buyers because their supply chains are complex enough to justify degree-level expertise. These employers already have immigration infrastructure and repeat LCA filings, which makes the sponsorship process more predictable for you. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B filing history for procurement roles so you can focus your applications accordingly.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the LCA?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional credentials in procurement or supply chain such as CPSM or CSCP designations. Your employer will need them to establish the specialty occupation requirement and to respond quickly if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence. A detailed resume that maps your experience to degree-level duties also strengthens the petition.
How does the H-1B status period work for Procurement Buyers?
USCIS grants H-1B status for up to three years on the initial approval, with the option to extend for a further three years, reaching a six-year maximum under standard rules. If your employer is sponsoring you for permanent residence and certain conditions are met, extensions beyond six years may be available. Plan role transitions or employer changes carefully so they don't create gaps in your authorized period.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or locations?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a new H-1B petition before you start work, though H-1B portability rules may allow you to begin in certain circumstances. Any change in worksite also triggers a new LCA certification for that location, which your employer must complete before you work there. Notify your employer's immigration team of any worksite change, including temporary assignments, as soon as it arises.