Procurement Agent Senior

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Anticipated Hiring salary: $74,514.00 - $93,142.00/year  

Full Salary Range:$74,514.00 - $116,428.00/year 

Salary to be commensurate with experience.  

 

Deadline to apply: March 25th, 2026 (This position is subject to close once a qualified pool of applications has been obtained) 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Administers and coordinates procurement and contract administration functions to secure and maintain the commodities, services, and/or construction required for all city departments.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops formal bid documents for capital construction projects and formal Request for Proposals for professional services

• Assists departments in the preparation of a broad range of specifications

• Evaluates procurement awards as a centralized function;

• Conducts training classes

• Formulates and implements procurement procedures for award and contract administration and negotiation of construction and professional services

• Coordinates with project managers, consultants, and engineers to provide efficient and effective procurement awards

• Draft legal documents and administrative guidelines covering contractual services

• Arranges and conducts pre-proposal and pre-bid conferences

• Administers claims against contractors

• Responds to appeals concerning contract awards

• Conducts cost and price analysis

• Participates in negotiations and recommends an appropriate course of action

• Trains co-workers and staff

• Performs lead work duties, including coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work assignments and activities

• Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, purchasing management, or a directly related field.

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing management and contract administration, including experience in a governmental entity with engineering or construction activities.

Abilities:

• Knowledge of municipal government operations and institutional accounting practices

• Contractual agreements, legal requirements, purchasing policies, and procedures

• Practices and techniques of contract administration

• Principles and standards of government purchasing practice

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside contractors, and vendors