Procurement Services Director

Description

Under limited direction, the purpose of the position is to supervise and perform advanced and specialized Purchasing and Contract administration work while ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable. Employees in this classification function in an upper management capacity to administer procurement policies and procedures that increase efficiency and reduce costs while ensuring proper product and service quality and timely delivery performance. Tact and diplomacy are necessary as employee will have considerable contact with the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, other employees, and citizens.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides innovative solutions to fulfill the County's Procurement needs within generally accepted standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manages and coordinates the purchasing and contract administration operations in support of County goals and objectives.
• Manages the strategies, goals, programs, and activities of purchasing and distribution for the County to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Manages the development, implementation, and control of Procurement Services; ensures all functions under charge are performed consistent with policy direction of the Board of County Commissioners and County Administration.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates Procurement staff and functions according to generally accepted standards, established County procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Researches developments in purchasing, pricing, market conditions, and new procedures; identifies where new solutions or enhancements to current processes may improve operational or functional efficiency; recommends implementations of new procedures accordingly.
• Ensures the development and maintenance of all vendor relationships and contracts for optimal quality and pricing; researches and resolves product, pricing, and distribution complaint issues with vendors.
• Attends, participates, and/or leads a variety of management, administrative, and Commission meetings for the dissemination of information and to keep up with trends in procurement.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of critical executive/administrative records and reports.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

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