Description
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Administers the purchasing and contracts functions for the city Establishes short and long-range divisional priorities, goals and objectives Coordinates and ensures completion, through program supervisors, of complex projects related to purchasing services issues
Manages the legal and procedural complexities of services contracted by the city Prepares and administers division budgets Oversees the technology implementation and utilization for the division Establishes and updates city policy and city code related to purchasing services matters Provides training on city code and policy to internal departments
Conducts seminars and leads efforts to connect with businesses Proactively addresses audit issues and implements solutions to issues Implements best practices and performance measures Encourages professional development and certification of division staff Creates a culture of engagement and collaboration Oversees the selection, supervision, evaluation, and discipline of division staff Performs other related duties as assigned
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance, or a related field
Experience: At least 5 years progressively responsible experience in purchasing administration At least 3 years supervisory/leadwork experience
Licenses and Certifications Required: None.
Preferred: Experience managing and leading a purchasing function in a municipality preferred Professional certifications such as CPPD, CACM, CPCM, or CPPB Workday ERP and Service Now experience
Knowledge of:
- Legal requirements and principles of municipal purchasing, budgeting, accounting, finance and contract administration
- Office 365 specifically Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal, decision making, analytical, and negotiating skills Excellent oral and written presentation skills
- Skill in the use of personal computers including word processing applications
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
- Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and synthesize complex information into a more useful format for decision-makers
- Establish and fulfill goals and objectives
- Direct and effectively supervise a diverse workforce
- Administer budgets
- Develop and implement effective loss control and safety programs
Application Process
Please apply online using this URL: https://auroragov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Manager-of-Purchasing-and-Contracts_JR105201