Procurement and Supply Specialist

Procurement and Supply Specialist 3 – State of Washington

Join the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as a Procurement and Supply Specialist (PSS) 3 in our Southwest Region (SWR) Maintenance Organization Stores. This role supports purchasing and inventory for highway construction, maintenance, and operations across the SWR.

WSDOT is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. We plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world’s widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation.

• Coordinate purchasing activities for the Southwest Region, including procurement, placement, receipt, storage, inventory, issues, payment, asset management, and transfer of supplies and equipment.
• Generate, publish, track, and award solicitations in the Washingtonian Electronic Business Solution (WEBS), maintaining fiscal and ethical responsibility.
• Advise SWR staff on best practices for inventory management and fiscally responsible procurement; train SWR staff in WSDOT purchasing policies and Washington State regulation for public procurement and report to PSS4 and area superintendents.
• Execute annual Minor Cap, Stockpile, and Stores inventory counts, processing all necessary accountability documents, including crime loss and surplus disposal reports.
• Lead the Stores team to maintain the consumable inventory system utilizing the WSDOT Purchasing and Order System, Consumable Inventory System, Data Mart, and financial documentation.
• Converse with vendors and freight carriers to investigate and resolve discrepancies related to invoicing, delivery shortfalls, and vendor performance issues.
• Lead the daily operations of the Purchasing Office staff, overseeing the entire supply chain cycle, including receipt of supply requests, procurement of equipment, materials, and services, inventory stocking, annual inventory counts, and processing of all related payments.

• Strong understanding of public procurement laws, regulations, and best practices, including state contracts and electronic procurement systems.
• Proven experience with inventory control, supply management practices, and large-scale stock control.
• Skilled in evaluating procurement and inventory challenges and making timely, effective decisions, including performing root cause analysis for long-term solutions.
• Proven ability to engage a diverse internal and external customer base with responsive and effective service; addresses issues promptly via phone, email, and in‑person.
• Advanced proficiency in utilizing procurement, inventory, and reporting systems; extensive use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for complex data modeling and reporting.
• Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable workplace; supports diverse colleagues and promotes a culture of belonging.
• Active commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑oriented; takes action to meet the needs of others.

• Certified forklift operator; experience operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment.

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• Position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union‑represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non‑represented positions can be found in Chapter 357‑28 of the Washington Administrative Code.
• WSDOT does not use the E‑Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Work‑Life Balance – Flexible schedule…