Strategic Procurement Manager

City of Bloomington, IN; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Bloomington, IN, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the city’s procurement operations and ensure compliant, transparent purchasing practices. This role focuses on policy development, vendor evaluation, and contract management to support city priorities and responsible spending.

Responsibilities include guiding departments on purchasing methods, sourcing goods and services, and administering bids and solicitations in accordance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Minimum associates degree in relevant fields (financial management, operations or business management) or equivalent knowledge and abilities.
• Preferred three years of public sector work experience.
• Experience reviewing and approving purchase orders and contracts, including verification of procurement policies and budget compliance is preferred.
• Ability to use computer financial programs and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement City purchasing policies, procedures, and strategies to ensure compliance, transparency, fairness, and accountability.
• Assist departments in selecting the appropriate purchasing method for goods and services.
• Source goods and services and identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors to meet City needs.
• Review purchasing activities to ensure compliance with City policies and state, federal and local requirements.
• Advise departments on contracts, cooperative purchasing, quantity purchase agreements, and other purchasing options.
• Prepare and administer formal and informal bids, requests for proposals, and other solicitations in compliance with legal and ethical requirements.
• Review City contracts for compliance with purchasing requirements and insurance and completeness.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Procurement policy

Vendor evaluation

Bidding & RFPs

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Accounts payable review

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The City of Bloomington, IN, seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the city’s procurement operations and ensure compliant, transparent purchasing practices. This role focuses on policy development, vendor evaluation, and contract management to support city priorities and responsible spending.

Responsibilities include guiding departments on purchasing methods, sourcing goods and services, and administering bids and solicitations in accordance with applicable laws.