Plans and directs the procurement of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services on a competitive basis and oversees the creation of contract specifications and standards for the City or a large City department characterized by industrial and/or high-tech operations and/or facilities. Develops, interprets, reviews and recommends new or improved City and/or departmental procurement policies and procedures to ensure economy and efficiency of operation. Researches, writes, eval... more details
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTRESTED Division: Administrative Services Section: Contracts & Procurement Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* Some Evenings & Weekends *Subject to Change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans and directs the procurement of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services on a competitive basis and oversees the creation of contract specifications and standards for the City or a large City department characterized by industrial and/or high-tech operations and/or facilities.
Develops, interprets, reviews and recommends new or improved City and/or departmental procurement policies and procedures to ensure economy and efficiency of operation.
Researches, writes, evaluates and approves complex bid proposals, contracts and specifications for the purchasing of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services.
Assigns work, trains and provides guidance to buyers and support staff. Typically supervises and evaluates buyers and support staff.
Confers with City engineering, operations, maintenance and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications. Researches and recommends type and quality of materials, supplies and equipment.
Establishes priorities and standards for procurement projects and contracts. Conducts pre-bid meetings and explains and interprets specifications and standards to vendors and department and City officials
WORKING CONDITIONS There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS (6) Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis are required.
Professional purchasing experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS NONE
PREFERENCES
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.
Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analyses are required.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
SALARY INFORMATION: General Funds Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 27
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