1 Assists and supports in the planning, management, and direction of the operations, staff, and general activities of the procurement and purchasing division; provides contract management, resolves vendor disputes, oversees vendor terminations, and closely monitors Buyer activity for quality control; reviews and ensures that contracts, bids, and related purchasing documents are accurate and complete.

2 Manages, oversees, and administers the solicitation process for large scale purchases of goods and services; handles, manages, and processes solicitation requests through advertisement, evaluation, and contracting.

3 Manages, administers, and oversees the managerial staff and departmental personnel which includes hiring, training, performance evaluations, and other personnel actions; ensures productivity and quality standards are maintained; identifies areas of quality management to enhance productivity through improved work procedures, practices, communication, and accountability.

4 Responds to all special research requests and coordinates responses with the City Manager or City Council to
provide accurate and timely results; drafts and prepares council agenda and related documents for Council review.

5 Represents the City at local, state, and national organizations and at professional activities to maintain the image of the City and to create public support for departmental programs.

6 Provides procurement direction and management in the issuance of notices, reconciliation of complex problems, and vendor protests; provides executive level support for challenging or difficult situations and vendor conflicts; participates in special projects and requests based on Director request.

7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

7 years of purchasing and management experience

Texas Driver's License

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or other related field. Masters Degree Preferred

1 Knowledge of purchasing and procurement practices, procedures, and methods.

2 Knowledge of division management and operational efficiency methods.

3 Directing procurement activities, operations, staff, and vendor relations for a large scale purchasing division.

4 Ability to perform mathematical computations with accuracy and efficiency.

5 Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

6 Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

7 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

8 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

9 Supervising staff, handling personnel issues, monitoring timecards and general payroll, and developing policies and procedures.