ART - Procurement Manager Job Description 2009

This document is a classification specification for the position of Procurement Manager in a County government. The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing the centralized procurement function of the County, which includes planning and coordinating the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, technical consulting services, and professional consultant and construction services for all departments of the County government. The Procurement Manager ensures that all purchases comply with County, State, and Federal regulations. They confer with all departments to determine purchasing needs, legal requirements, specifications, and contract execution. The document outlines the essential duties of the Procurement Manager, which include managing the procurement of goods, materials, equipment, and services for the County, developing procedures for procurements and awarding contracts in accordance with regulations, overseeing the preparation, administration, and award of contracts resulting from bids and requests for proposals, overseeing the Project Control Office for capital improvement projects, overseeing the procurement functions in the ARMS and IBIS systems, overseeing the Professional and Construction Services area, overseeing the Recycled Product Procurement Coordinator function, and more. The Procurement Manager is also responsible for developing and revising the County's general terms and conditions and templates for all procurements, managing and monitoring the division budget, interacting with government officials, vendors, contractors, and the public, and managing the selection, training, and evaluation of staff. The document also mentions the knowledge and skills required for the position, such as advanced knowledge of procurement principles and techniques, knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, skill in contract administration and bid selection processes, supervisory and management skills, long-range planning skills, coordination skills, and budget development skills. The document suggests that certification as a Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is desirable for this position. A driver's license is also desirable. Overall, the document provides a detailed description of the responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position of Procurement Manager in the County government.