Senior Public Procurement & Contracts Lead

City of Ukiah; Ukiah (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Ukiah seeks a seasoned procurement leader to direct centralized purchasing. You will develop specifications, oversee bids and contracts, and supervise Buyers, ensuring compliance with state and city rules.

Strong vendor relations and budgeting capability are essential, with flexibility to work with multiple City departments and outside agencies. The role requires five years in purchasing with supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; public procurement

Qualifications

• Five years of responsible purchasing experience, including familiarity with inventory control and accounting procedures, with two years’ supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree as specified; may substitute for up to three years of related experience.
• Possessing CPP/CPPO/CPPB/CPM certifications is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Administer the procurement of City materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Supervise Buyers, including training, assigning and directing work, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Coordinate work activities, schedule vacations, and process payroll timesheets for the department.
• Direct coordination of City Departments on contracts and RFPs to monitor contract language and compliance with laws and policies.
• Review and approve purchase orders and requisitions for accuracy and compliance with government code requirements.
• Confer with vendors regarding availability, prices, deliveries, discounts, and product changes.
• Assist City Departments in resolving vendor complaints and problems with purchase orders.
• Train and advise departments regarding purchasing and contract compliance procedures.
• Develop and implement improved systems and procedures for centralized purchasing.
• Receive and distribute procured items; assist in annual departmental budgeting.
• Coordinate purchasing-related activities with other departments and outside agencies.
• Organize and maintain the computerized requisition, purchase order, and contract management system.
• Enter product information to create Purchase Orders; manage credit card programs and travel software.
• Facilitate budgeting and reporting of the City’s capital improvement plan; supervise demonstrations and tests of supplies/equipment.
• Prepare periodic activity reports and oversee the bid process for equipment, services, and construction contracts.

Connaissances

Procurement policy development

Vendor management

Contract compliance

Leadership / supervision

Formation

Bachelor's degree in purchasing, business administration, public administration, marketing, or related field

CPP/CPPO/CPPB/CPM certifications desirable

Outils

Forklift

Description du poste

City of Ukiah seeks a seasoned procurement leader to direct centralized purchasing. You will develop specifications, oversee bids and contracts, and supervise Buyers, ensuring compliance with state and city rules.

Strong vendor relations and budgeting capability are essential, with flexibility to work with multiple City departments and outside agencies. The role requires five years in purchasing with supervisory experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; public procurement