COGENT Infotech
COGENT Infotech is hiring: PROCUREMENT SPECIFICATION WRITER in Chicago
COGENT Infotech, Chicago, IL, United States, 60290
About US:
At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 21 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
Title: Procurement Specification Writer
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 4 months
(Local Candidates Only, In-person Interview)
Responsibilities:
- Reviews procurement documentation intrinsic to procurement “requisition” requests submitted by City user departments for the purchase of goods and services, especially those of a highly technical and complex nature
- Works with subject-matter-experts in operating departments to gather and ascertain technical requirements and needs
- Works internally with DPS Research and Development staff to ensure all essential information related to the specification is integrated into the specification
- Conducts research and/or reviews trade journals, commodity catalogues, and technical publications to identify best practices and maintain familiarity with industry standards, commodity features and sources of supply
- Utilizes online tools and resources to find industry leading products and services comparable to City needs
- Creates original or revises existing specifications for the procurement of a variety of City goods and services
- Translates requests into technical purchase specifications or requests for proposals that are easily understandable while still communicating detailed requirements of the City
- Edits and provides special instructions or advice to departments on the preparation of specifications to ensure compliance with City of Chicago policies and procedures and any applicable federal and state laws and requirements
- Prepares contract specifications to accommodate for the needs of multiple City departments, as applicable
- Verifies legitimacy of estimated quantities and needs of the City
- Tracks and expedites contract requests from requisition through award via the procurement process
- Acts as a liaison with the Department of Law and internal department legal staff to finalize scopes of work prior to public advertisement
- Arranges and/or attends meetings and provides revisions as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Education, Training, and Experience
- Eight (8) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus six (6) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree, plus four (4) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents, OR
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher, plus three (3) years of work experience in the development of procurement specifications or technical documents Licensure, Certification, or
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