Procurement Specialist

The City of Littleton is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join a growing Finance team in supporting and collaborating with the city's 14 unique departments on their purchasing needs. This will include issuing formal solicitations (RFPs, IFBs, & RFQs), evaluating bids/proposals, reviewing purchase requests, and assisting with contract negotiations and processing.

Departments include:

• Public Works (facilities, engineering, construction, fleet)

• Information Technology

• Human Resources

• Community Development

• Economic Development

• City Manager

• Museum

• Library

• Communications

• Police

• Finance

• Court

• Clerk

• City Attorney

The City of Littleton's solicitation and contract volume has significantly increased since the recent voter-approved sales tax increase to fund capital improvement projects, and since the adoption of the city's revised purchasing and contracts ordinance in 2023. This position will be instrumental in helping to implement purchasing processes and ensuring compliance.

The ideal candidate has exceptional attention to detail, excellent written communication and presentation skills, and strong prioritization and organizational skills. The successful candidate will be confident working independently as well as with cross-department teams.

About the City of Littleton

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community consistently recognized as one of America's Best Small Cities, and a top destination for families. Discover some of the remarkable things Littleton has to offer at With its historic and lively downtown, diverse shopping and dining options, and an extensive network of parks and trails, Littleton boasts a prime location just south of Denver and a short drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Colorado ski country. The City of Littleton offers excellent benefits and perks to its employees. For more details, please refer to the 2026 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent, and its strategies include hiring at market pay  and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Hiring pay range $81,225 - $85,500 per year

This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule : The position offers a combination of remote and in-person attendance that may change over time. Currently three (3) in-person days per week will be required. The city will provide a computer, but the employee must have a reliable remote Internet connection.

Application Deadline : Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by January 18, 2026 . Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following are illustrative of the primary functions of the position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Issues goods and services formal solicitations for all city departments. Facilitates pre-bid conferences and public bid openings; reviews bids for responsiveness; evaluates pricing; and oversees the selection process.

• Reviews certificates of insurance (COIs),