Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager
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Job Description
Position Description
Position Overview
The Procurement Manager is a key leader responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services for the Office of County Engineering (OCE). This role is vital to ensuring the smooth of procurement strategies compliance with relevant laws and policies and delivering efficient support to various departments.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Oversee procurement activities including planning verifying specifications developing price schedules and finalizing solicitation documents to ensure efficient completion.
- Ensure all procurement actions adhere to city policies as well as federal state and local laws and regulations.
- Research products and vendors to assess market trends price fluctuations and potential risks using this information to guide procurement decisions.
- Review execute and negotiate contracts and purchase orders ensuring they comply with legal and organizational standards.
- Provide expert guidance on procurement needs offering technical assistance to departments for goods and services.
- Create detailed specifications and pricing matrices for procurement ensuring a fair and transparent evaluation and selection process.
- Design and deliver training on procurement policies and procedures mentoring city employees and suppliers.
- Generate reports presentations and debriefings on procurement activities and communicate findings to stakeholders.
- Guide and support the evaluation of complex highprofile procurements helping to determine solicitation methods.
- Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education
- Bachelors degree in Business administration Supply Chain Management or a related field.
Experience
- Six 6 years of professional experience in purchasing procurement or contracting including the preparation of solicitations and contracts.
Knowledge Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
- Solid understanding of procurement best practices supply chain management and inventory control.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education
- A masters degree or relevant certifications (e.g. CIPS CPM) is preferred.
Experience
- A minimum of three 3 years of experience working within a county government setting demonstrating a strong understanding of countyspecific procurement processes regulations and operational requirements.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
FullTime Regular 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office meeting or operations command center environment but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
This position requires bending stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. frequent walking standing sitting reaching and ascending/descending stairs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
Medical vision and dental insurance.
Wellness.
Professional development opportunity.
Flexible spending account.
457 deferred compensation plans.
Retirement pension (TCDRS).
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
Disability and life insurance.
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
