Senior Procurement Manager at King County Housing Authority in Tukwila, WA | USD115,336-174,138 | Kablio

Role

Description

procurement systems

audit oversight

rfp management

policy development

team leadership

compliance monitoring

Utilizing accounting software and applying basic governmental accounting principles.
Update and draft agency Procurement Policy, including:
Maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state and local laws, regulations and guidance.
Collaborate with the organization’s People & Culture Department to ensure cultural differences and/or disparities in language, communication, and learning styles do not create mental or physical barriers throughout project life cycles.
Convene and lead interdepartmental teams and coordinate with other stakeholders to effectively surface and improve systems issues.
Build effective working relationships with executive leadership, managers, staff, external partners, contractors, attorneys, and the public.
Analyze procurement systems and workflows, gather input from stakeholders, and propose solutions.
Learn, adapt, and train others on critical procurement systems and tools.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with KCHA’s goals, expanding support across federal programs and the Workforce Housing bond portfolio in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.
Interpret and explain applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
Provide technical assistance to KCHA staff performing procurement functions and oversee RFP’s/RFQs for administrative departments such as Executive, People & Culture, Finance, and Resident Services.
Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement (Cover Letter).
Drafting procedures, documents workflows, and implement system improvements.
Oversee the audit function and review procurement workflows and documents to ensure compliance with regulations; monitor KCHA staff compliance with KCHA procurement policies.
Lead a team of direct reports engaged with procurement and purchasing; develop and provide training to employees on procurement.
Supervising and coordinating staff, procurement processes, and operations.
Preparing and interpreting bid documents, contracts, leases, flow charts, budgets, and performance appraisals.
Collaborate with and motivate cross-departmental teams to ensure efficient and effective procurement workflows.
Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience (Résumé).
Ensuring new or modified processes are documented with change management defined before full implementation.

Requirements

bachelor’s

3+ years

microsoft office

yardi

hud procurement

kcha tools

Verbal communication, including the ability to engage, persuade, and inform a variety of audiences.
Organization and time management, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Legal guides, best practices, ordinances, laws, and KCHA Procurement Policies and Procedures.
Considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience managing the procurement processes and operations of an organization OR
Thorough Knowledge of:
Completion of procurement training on HUD and State regulations within one year of hire.
Bachelor’s degree AND
HUD procurement forms, RFPs, RFQs, contracts.
2 CFR 200 – Uniform Guidance (Procurement and Contract Clauses).
Consent to and pass a criminal records background check.
Accurately perform basic math operations, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.
Skilled in operating core office hardware and proficient with software such as the Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and presentation applications.
Written communication, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain procurement policies and procedures.
Demonstrable skill in:
HUD Procurement Guidance Manual.
KCHA systems and tools, including the Doing Business website, OnBase Procurement Workflow, and YARDI.
The successful candidate will need to have access to reliable transportation to meet the business needs of the Agency.
State of Washington Procurement Laws and Prevailing Wage requirements.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must consent to and pass a criminal records background check.

Company

Overview

155+ Properties

Properties Operated

Operates across 37 cities, including public housing and tax-credit rentals.

12,700 Units

Total Units Available

Includes a mix of public housing and tax-credit rental properties.

14k Vouchers

Housing Choice Vouchers Administered

Supports private-market rentals through the Section 8 program.

5-Member Board

Volunteer Board Members

Appointed by the County Executive and Council to guide operations.

Operates a mobile-home community for low-income seniors, among its more unique offerings.
Projects feature mixed-income, transit-linked design, green building, community spaces, and onsite services.
Major developments include Greenbridge, Seola Gardens, and Birch Creek—often redeveloping older sites.

Culture + Values

50% reduction

Garbage Volume Reduction

Implemented recycling education programs since 2010 to significantly decrease household waste.

40% less water

Water Usage Reduction

Installed WaterSense fixtures that exceed code requirements, cutting water use by over 40%.

Work with residents and staff to save water and energy, reduce solid and hazardous waste, and purchase products made with recycled materials and fewer hazardous chemicals.
Employee-led Green Team raises staff awareness of good environmental practices through activities such as local food potlucks, Earth Day clean-ups, efficient driving campaigns, and waste reduction initiatives.
Limit negative impacts on the environment in development projects and building upgrades, using energy-efficient construction and resource-saving features.

Environment + Sustainability

40% Water Reduction

WaterSense Plumbing

Installed WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures, achieving a 40% reduction in water use and saving nearly $1 million.

$20M in Energy Upgrades

Energy Performance Contracts

Implemented Energy Performance Contracts across 38 communities, generating $20 million in energy and water upgrades.

50% Waste Reduction

Recycling Program

Recycling program education since 2010 led to a 50% decrease in property garbage volumes.

3-4 Star Certifications

Green Building Ratings

Achieved EnergyStar lighting/roofing and built-green certifications across properties.

Generating $50.4 million in HUD utility subsidy incentives over 20 years.
10% EUI reduction and 20% water use intensity reduction in pilot properties.
Implemented on-site yard waste collection and composting across properties and three communities.
Adopted biofiltration swales, solar panels (including pre-heating water), insulation beyond code, and EnergyStar certifications.
2022–2026 Sustainability Action Plan includes targets: 10% water reduction, 10% EUI reduction, 5% GHG reduction, 100% renewables, 55% waste diversion, and 31% alternative-fuel fleet.

Inclusion & Diversity

Green Team activities include staff awareness programs but no DEI specifics publicly stated.
No gender-related statistics or DEI strategy data found in publicly available sources.

Articles

Resident Services

Housing Programs

Weatherization Services

KCHA Housing Search

Moving to Work (MTW) Plan

Reddit: Emergency Housing Voucher Success

Role

Description

procurement systems

audit oversight

rfp management

policy development

team leadership

compliance monitoring

Utilizing accounting software and applying basic governmental accounting principles.
Update and draft agency Procurement Policy, including:
Maintaining compliance with applicable federal and state and local laws, regulations and guidance.
Collaborate with the organization’s People & Culture Department to ensure cultural differences and/or disparities in language, communication, and learning styles do not create mental or physical barriers throughout project life cycles.
Convene and lead interdepartmental teams and coordinate with other stakeholders to effectively surface and improve systems issues.
Build effective working relationships with executive leadership, managers, staff, external partners, contractors, attorneys, and the public.
Analyze procurement systems and workflows, gather input from stakeholders, and propose solutions.
Learn, adapt, and train others on critical procurement systems and tools.
Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with KCHA’s goals, expanding support across federal programs and the Workforce Housing bond portfolio in compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations.
Interpret and explain applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Complete the online application profile in its entirety.
Provide technical assistance to KCHA staff performing procurement functions and oversee RFP’s/RFQs for administrative departments such as Executive, People & Culture, Finance, and Resident Services.
Upload a cover letter that addresses how your experience and education qualifies you to perform the essential functions listed in the job announcement (Cover Letter).
Drafting procedures, documents workflows, and implement system improvements.
Oversee the audit function and review procurement workflows and documents to ensure compliance with regulations; monitor KCHA staff compliance with KCHA procurement policies.
Lead a team of direct reports engaged with procurement and purchasing; develop and provide training to employees on procurement.
Supervising and coordinating staff, procurement processes, and operations.
Preparing and interpreting bid documents, contracts, leases, flow charts, budgets, and performance appraisals.
Collaborate with and motivate cross-departmental teams to ensure efficient and effective procurement workflows.
Upload a detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience (Résumé).
Ensuring new or modified processes are documented with change management defined before full implementation.

Requirements

bachelor’s

3+ years

microsoft office

yardi

hud procurement

kcha tools

Verbal communication, including the ability to engage, persuade, and inform a variety of audiences.
Organization and time management, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
Legal guides, best practices, ordinances, laws, and KCHA Procurement Policies and Procedures.
Considerable (3+ to 5 years) experience managing the procurement processes and operations of an organization OR
Thorough Knowledge of:
Completion of procurement training on HUD and State regulations within one year of hire.
Bachelor’s degree AND
HUD procurement forms, RFPs, RFQs, contracts.
2 CFR 200 – Uniform Guidance (Procurement and Contract Clauses).
Consent to and pass a criminal records background check.
Accurately perform basic math operations, including working with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, rates, and ratios.
Skilled in operating core office hardware and proficient with software such as the Microsoft Office Suite, database systems, and presentation applications.
Written communication, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain procurement policies and procedures.
Demonstrable skill in:
HUD Procurement Guidance Manual.
KCHA systems and tools, including the Doing Business website, OnBase Procurement Workflow, and YARDI.
The successful candidate will need to have access to reliable transportation to meet the business needs of the Agency.
State of Washington Procurement Laws and Prevailing Wage requirements.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

must consent to and pass a criminal records background check.

Company

Overview

155+ Properties

Properties Operated

Operates across 37 cities, including public housing and tax-credit rentals.

12,700 Units

Total Units Available

Includes a mix of public housing and tax-credit rental properties.

14k Vouchers

Housing Choice Vouchers Administered

Supports private-market rentals through the Section 8 program.

5-Member Board

Volunteer Board Members

Appointed by the County Executive and Council to guide operations.

Operates a mobile-home community for low-income seniors, among its more unique offerings.
Projects feature mixed-income, transit-linked design, green building, community spaces, and onsite services.
Major developments include Greenbridge, Seola Gardens, and Birch Creek—often redeveloping older sites.

Culture + Values

50% reduction

Garbage Volume Reduction

Implemented recycling education programs since 2010 to significantly decrease household waste.

40% less water

Water Usage Reduction

Installed WaterSense fixtures that exceed code requirements, cutting water use by over 40%.

Work with residents and staff to save water and energy, reduce solid and hazardous waste, and purchase products made with recycled materials and fewer hazardous chemicals.
Employee-led Green Team raises staff awareness of good environmental practices through activities such as local food potlucks, Earth Day clean-ups, efficient driving campaigns, and waste reduction initiatives.
Limit negative impacts on the environment in development projects and building upgrades, using energy-efficient construction and resource-saving features.

Environment + Sustainability

40% Water Reduction

WaterSense Plumbing

Installed WaterSense-rated plumbing fixtures, achieving a 40% reduction in water use and saving nearly $1 million.

$20M in Energy Upgrades

Energy Performance Contracts

Implemented Energy Performance Contracts across 38 communities, generating $20 million in energy and water upgrades.

50% Waste Reduction

Recycling Program

Recycling program education since 2010 led to a 50% decrease in property garbage volumes.

3-4 Star Certifications

Green Building Ratings

Achieved EnergyStar lighting/roofing and built-green certifications across properties.

Generating $50.4 million in HUD utility subsidy incentives over 20 years.
10% EUI reduction and 20% water use intensity reduction in pilot properties.
Implemented on-site yard waste collection and composting across properties and three communities.
Adopted biofiltration swales, solar panels (including pre-heating water), insulation beyond code, and EnergyStar certifications.
2022–2026 Sustainability Action Plan includes targets: 10% water reduction, 10% EUI reduction, 5% GHG reduction, 100% renewables, 55% waste diversion, and 31% alternative-fuel fleet.

Inclusion & Diversity

Green Team activities include staff awareness programs but no DEI specifics publicly stated.
No gender-related statistics or DEI strategy data found in publicly available sources.

Articles

Resident Services

Housing Programs

Weatherization Services

KCHA Housing Search

Moving to Work (MTW) Plan

Reddit: Emergency Housing Voucher Success