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It is the responsibility of this position to obtain items via formal two-party contracts utilizing formally advertised invitations for bid and/or requests of qualifications and to perform related work. Under the general direction of the Director, Procurement Services, the Senior Procurement Specialist performs a wide variety of procurement and purchasing activities.\nStarting Rate: $62,556 annually \nApplicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the United States immediately. This position is not available for H1-B visa sponsorship \nResponsibilities:\nPrimary management of exempt procurements, single bids, sole sources, cooperatives, and interlocals.\nManages the procurement process throughout the lifecycle of projects.\nManages procurements from cradle-to-grave. 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