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Applications received by March 13, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Procurement Specialist
Burlington, MAReporting to the Town Engineer, the Procurement Specialist-DPW performs administrative, technical and clerical work in support of procurement, purchasing, contract administration, and related operational functions for the Department of Public Works Engineering office.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Provide administrative and procurement support to the DPW Engineering Division.
- Coordinates and supports DPW procurement activities, including preparation and processing of purchase orders, requests for quotes, bids, and contract documentation in accordance with Massachusetts procurement requirements and Town policies.
- Assists with contract administration, including maintaining contract files, tracking renewals, and budgets.
- Services as liaison with vendors, contractors, and internal departments regarding procurement and purchasing matters.
- Input and maintain in database and/or GIS format: the plan imaging system, utility permitting, other Town infrastructure, records and filing systems.
- Maintain accurate departmental records and filing systems.
- Preparing and maintain forms, reports, and correspondence and related information for office.
- Assists with tracking departmental expenditures, purchase activity, and budget-related documentation for DPW Engineering projects.
- Process invoices and payment for the department
Minimum qualifications include
This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Salary is within Grade 7, of the BMEA contract. Pay range starts at $31.61/hr. with opportunity to advance to a max rate of $45.16/hr via annual step increases. This is a full time position, 35 hours per week, and includes comprehensive & generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Five years of administrative, procurement, purchasing, or related experience, preferably in municipal pr public-sector environment
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Proficiency with standard office software and electronic record-keeping systems
- Designation as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment*
This is a union position within the Burlington Municipal Employees Association bargaining unit. Salary is within Grade 7, of the BMEA contract. Pay range starts at $31.61/hr. with opportunity to advance to a max rate of $45.16/hr via annual step increases. This is a full time position, 35 hours per week, and includes comprehensive & generous benefits.
Benefits include
Health and Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off - vacation, sick, personal, holiday
Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Applications received by March 13, 2026 will receive first consideration.
Methods to apply for this position:
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Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:
Human Resources Office
Town of Burlington
29 Center Street
Burlington, MA 01803
The Town of Burlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer