Budget and Purchasing Manager

Under general direction of the Finance Director, the Budget and Purchasing Manager oversees the development, coordination, administration, and monitoring of the City’s operating and capital budgets. This position is responsible for centralized purchasing functions to ensure ethical and effective procurement practices. The Manager will provide key support in strategic financial planning, policy development, long-range forecasting, and process improvement.

This is a highly responsible, hands-on management role that works collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure fiscal sustainability and operational efficiency.

Display honest, trustworthy and ethical behavior when dealing with internal and external customers.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Regular attendance that is punctual and dependable is required.

Lead the development, coordination, analysis, and implementation of the City’s biennial budget and long-range financial plan, including Community Redevelopment Authority and Business Improvement Districts.

Administer and monitor departmental operating and capital budgets, including budget amendments and revenue/expenditure forecasting.

Supervise the centralized procurement program; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal purchasing laws and regulations.

Develop and maintain budget development policies, procedures, and timelines; train and assist departments in budget preparation and monitoring.

Coordinate competitive bidding processes, request for proposals, contract administration, vendor selection, and cooperative purchasing opportunities.

Provide financial analysis and performance reporting to City leadership and City Council; identify trends and variances.

Conduct benchmarking, cost-benefit analysis, and performance metric reporting using best practices from similar municipalities.

Review and recommend purchasing policies and procedures to improve internal controls and ensure transparency and accountability.

Collaborate with the accounting and treasury teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and audit support.

Prepare fiscal impact statements, long-term forecasts, budget publications, and presentations to executive staff and elected officials.

Maintain current knowledge of public sector budgeting and procurement trends and laws.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public sector budgeting, financial forecasting, and performance measurement.

Public procurement principles, contract law, and competitive bid processes.

Governmental accounting standards and internal control procedures.

State of Nebraska Budget Act and applicable local government financial regulations.

Techniques for analyzing financial performance, cost effectiveness, and service delivery.

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial software applications.

Methods and techniques of staff supervision, evaluation, and training.

Ability to:

Develop, analyze, and implement complex financial and purchasing systems and reports.

Prepare clear and concise reports, charts, and presentations.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of stakeholders.

Analyze policy and procedural issues and make recommendations.

Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.

Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate personnel.

Work effectively in a team-based environment and build strong interdepartmental relationships.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

•A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal budgeting, finance, or procurement.

•At least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience is required.

•Experience working in a municipal organization of comparable size or larger is preferred.

Training:

•A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field is required. 

•A master’s in public administration, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred. Certification such as Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) is desirable.

License or Certification:

Employee must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurability as determined by the City’s insurance carrier. Click here to view our driver eligibility requirements.

Working Hours:

 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Salary:

Position will start at the entry level of the City's salary table.  Consideration may be given if experience exceeds entry level qualifications.  

Other:

Must submit a copy of your Bachelor's diploma or transcripts with your application. 

Candidates are subject to a background check.

Salary : $83,990 - $114,962