Strategic Procurement & Contracts Leader

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a procurement leader to oversee supervisory procurement activities, draft contracts, and implement procurement policy. You will manage bids, develop strategic plans, and ensure compliance with city, state, and federal rules.

Emphasis on training staff, optimizing processes, and maintaining ethical standards. Requirements include a high school diploma with college coursework in business/procurement, several years of procurement and supervisory experience, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of completed college coursework in Business Administration, Procurement, or related field with three years of procurement experience and two years’ project management or supervisory experience.
• CPPO or CPPB certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees, interview, hire, train, and assess performance.
• Draft, revise and implement annual contracts for services, products, and agreements.
• Develop procurement plans, policies, procedures, and e-procurement systems.
• Manage competitive solicitations, ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Coordinate requests for proposals, bids, and qualifications; procure services and supplies.
• Prepare complex bid documents and contracts; maintain contract repository and records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Project management

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED with college coursework in Business/Procurement

CPPO or CPPB certification desirable

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a procurement leader to oversee supervisory procurement activities, draft contracts, and implement procurement policy. You will manage bids, develop strategic plans, and ensure compliance with city, state, and federal rules.

Emphasis on training staff, optimizing processes, and maintaining ethical standards. Requirements include a high school diploma with college coursework in business/procurement, several years of procurement and supervisory experience, and