Director of Procurement
St. Louis, MO
Full Time
Procurement
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Job Title: Director of Procurement
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Director to join our client’s team to provide oversight and management of the Procurement Division within the Department of Administration. This management position serves as the principal public procurement official for the County and is responsible for the procurement of goods, supplies and services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and county laws and ordinances. The Purchasing Director also oversees the Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program and the Prevailing Wage Program.
Position Overview: Responsibilities include providing professional support and sound contractual advice to all departments. Supervision is exercised by professional and clerical staff engaged in procurement and contract compliance activities.
The successful candidate must have the ability to foster effective public relations and work collaboratively with a diverse customer base to deliver effective solutions with a keen commitment to excellent internal and external customer service. (This is not a remote position)
Duties & Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Director to join our client’s team to provide oversight and management of the Procurement Division within the Department of Administration. This management position serves as the principal public procurement official for the County and is responsible for the procurement of goods, supplies and services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and county laws and ordinances. The Purchasing Director also oversees the Minority and Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program and the Prevailing Wage Program.
Position Overview: Responsibilities include providing professional support and sound contractual advice to all departments. Supervision is exercised by professional and clerical staff engaged in procurement and contract compliance activities.
The successful candidate must have the ability to foster effective public relations and work collaboratively with a diverse customer base to deliver effective solutions with a keen commitment to excellent internal and external customer service. (This is not a remote position)
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Direct the acquisition of goods, services, construction, and supplies for St. Louis County.
- Provide professional support, sound contractual advice, and oversight for all purchasing functions throughout the county to ensure the most effective, efficient, and ethical day-to-day operations of the Procurement Division of the Department of Administration.
- Manage staff consisting of contract administrators, M/WBE Program staff, Prevailing Wage Enforcement Coordinator, and support staff.
- Review County ordinances and make suggestions for improvement.
- Develop and implement M/WBE, prevailing wage and purchasing policies and processes in accordance with federal and state law and County ordinances.
- Conduct negotiations with vendors on proposals, contracts, and contract claims in a fair and equitable manner.
- Ensure purchasing practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best value procurements.
- Review and execute contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other documents within delegated authority.
- Conduct training and information sessions for county staff in the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their duties.
- Foster a culture of innovation with a strong sense of how to develop and offer new products and services to meet department requirements.
- Prepare briefings and requests for legislation for senior management and County Council approval.
- Define standards and certify Requests for Proposals for county departments.
- Designate surplus supplies and supervise their selling, trading, or disposal in accordance with County ordinances.
- Work in conjunction with all divisions within the Department of Administration, including, but not limited to Performance Management and Budget, Fiscal Management, General Services, and Human Resources.
- Participate in developing departmental strategic policies and innovative procedures to enhance the efficiency and quality of services provided by the Department of Administration as a whole.
- Develop, recommend, and monitor the division budget.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of procurement experience including five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing is required or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer supervisory experience. Candidate must be bondable.
Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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