Senior Procurement Specialist
Job description
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Procurement and Contracts Specialist to fill one (1) vacancy in the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department . The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Senior Procurement and Contracts Specialists supervise, lead and perform specialized professional work in the purchase of equipment, services, materials and supplies; plan, organize and direct division computer operations; conduct various analytical studies; develop, establish and implement policies and procedures; supervise technical purchasing personnel, and administrative support staff; and do related work as required.
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assist in establishing and implementing divisional policies, procedures and making recommendations for improvements as appropriate.
- Participate in the development of computer systems and processes as it applies to purchasing.
- Provide training, technical support, and group presentations to employees, and executive management regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
- Prepare, review, and sign City Council reports as appropriate.
- Supervise, train and evaluate technical and administrative support staff as assigned.
- Receive, examine, assign, and process departmental purchase requisitions.
- Assume responsibility for the most technical and large scale procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Prepare bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of supplies, equipment, materials and services.
- Evaluate the quality and suitability of supplies, equipment and materials.
- Coordinate requirements with department to insure that the proper items are purchased.
- Confer with departments regarding standardization of items, specification, purchasing needs, and special problems.
- Secure and maintain database of qualified vendors/contractors to insure an adequate number are available for competitive bidding.
- Evaluate vendor performance. Take appropriate action when necessary.
- Analyze recurring purchasing problems and determine solutions to the problems.
- Act as purchasing representative on the City financial automation system. Make purchasing recommendations on policies and procedures used in the operation of this City-wide system.
- Understand and be familiar with contracts from other governmental agencies which are available for use by the City.
- Perform the functions of the Purchasing Manager in his/her absence.
Recruitment Guidelines:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in purchasing, business administration, marketing or a related field.
Experience: Four years of recent professional experience in the volume purchasing of a variety of general and specialized items or four years of experience in governmental Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications and Bid processes either through interaction with governmental solicitations or business to government sales operations.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working in a Purchasing Department for a governmental agency.
- Possession of a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) designation.
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. EOE
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