Recruitment #170216-000322-001
Department | Purchasing |
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Open Date | 2/16/2017 12:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 3/1/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $22.87 - $34.24/hour; $3,964.13 - $5,934.93/month; $47,569.60 - $71,219.20/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Type of Recruitment | Open |
Reviews and analyzes total procurement activity within and across commodity classifications; designs analytical reports for the use of management and lower level procurement personnel; develops analytical techniques.
Monitors bid activity through review of reports generated by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) bid system; identifies and reports Women/Minority Business Enterprise (W/MBE) opportunities to bid and awards; prepares W/MBE reports for Purchasing management and the W/MBE coordinator; recommends methods to increase W/MBE participation.
Consults with responsible procurement personnel regarding contractual coverage, market conditions, market forecasting, competition, and W/MBE development within commodity classifications.
Contacts potential suppliers to procure estimates for equipment, materials, and/or work to be performed on construction projects.
Participates with other personnel in vendor interviews and W/MBE on-site interviews to assure successful interview methods.
Completes various special assignments as requested by management.
Performs related work as required.
Extensive knowledge of: the principles, ethical standards and priorities of governmental purchasing; municipal purchasing laws, City Charter, City Code, regulations, and procedures; grades, qualities, supply sources, and market factors for commodities and equipment frequently required by large municipalities; computer technology and use; specialized analytical software packages.
Considerable knowledge of: anti-trust laws and contract law under the Uniform Commercial Code; economic and financial principles.
Ability to: develop formal solicitations (Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposal, etc.) prepare and present detailed analytical reports for management use; analyze detailed historical purchasing data; prepare and present meaningful summary reports; prepare detailed management plans for assigned classes; prepare clear, concise business correspondence and management reports; review the work of others, acting as consultant to department personnel engaged in purchasing activities; perform value analysis, forecasting, statistical, and economic computations; conduct and preside over small and large meetings; establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials, bidders, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field and one (1) year of experience in high value and volume purchasing operations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Experience: Experience in governmental procurement activities that include development of Formal Bids and Request for Proposals (RFP) in a diverse group of goods and services and across multiple agency user department types. Experience in utilizing Oracle EBS Procurement and also Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc).
Possession of a valid drivers license may be required.