Procurement Manager

Boston; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston seeks a procurement leader to oversee the Fire Department's purchasing function. This provisional appointment focuses on specifications, bidding/RFP support, and contract execution for internal and external units.

The role develops supplier management strategies, manages supplier contracts (1–3 year terms), ensures compliance with procurement laws, and collaborates with the Law department and staff to drive efficiency and cost control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial analysis, budgeting, and/or accounting experience.
• Procurement experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; may be substituted for 2 years of experience.
• Strong organizational skills for compliance and reporting.
• Broad knowledge of procurement, supplier management and vendor relations.
• Experience with procurement laws (e.g., 30B, Chapter 149) preferred.
• Ability to define procurement and supplier management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement for Fire Department units and appropriate outside entities.
• Serve as primary City Purchasing contact for the Fire Department; assist in bidding/RFP and contract execution.
• Develop supplier management strategies and monitor performance.
• Implements and manages supplier contracts with 1- to 3-year terms.
• Adhere to procurement laws including 30B and Chapter 149.
• Work with Law department for contract interpretation.
• Develop specifications for supplies, equipment, and service contracts.
• Develop and monitor supplier performance measures.
• Implement procedures to promote efficiency and cost control.

Skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Contract management

Public sector procurement laws

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PeopleSoft

Oracle

Job description

This is a provisional appointment.

Under administrative direction, this role will oversee the procurement function for all Fire Department units and appropriate outside entities as necessary.

• Responsible for being the primary contact in City Purchasing for the Fire Department, including supplying specifications, assistance in the bidding/RFP process as requested and assistance in contract execution.
• Develops supplier management strategies and transitions in key product and service areas and works with City Purchasing to ensure their execution as appropriate.
• Implements and manages all supplier contracts with one- to three-year terms.
• Adheres to all procurement laws including 30B and Chapter 149.
• Works closely with the Law department for clarification and interpretation of contract law.
• Responsible for working with staff to develop specifications for supplies, equipment, and service contracts.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures.
• Develops and implements procedures to promote efficiency and improved performance, including cost control programs.

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and/or accounting is required.
• Procurement experience is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Demonstrated and proven organizational skills for compliance and reporting purposes.
• A broad knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and vendor relationship management.
• Past experience with procurement laws, e.g., 30B and Chapter 149 preferred.
• Ability to define or recommend procurement and supplier management strategies and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills in a business setting using PC-based software packages (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, etc.) or other appropriate technology.
• Prior experience with an integrated financial management system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) preferred.
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, including e-mail.
• Proven ability to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
• A basic understanding of public safety and governmental operations is preferred.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-5

Hours per week: 35