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Job Description
(9450) MANAGER II - PROCUREMENT |
Job Code: 8020 Pay Grade: 945
FLSA Status: Exempt
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General Functions |
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Manages the Procurement Division and serves as the Countys Chief Procurement Officer to effectively manage the activities relating to all County procurement, pursuant to County ordinances, regulations and all applicable state and federal laws.
This is an executive level positions, appointed by the Orange County Mayor. Work is performed under the general direction of the Administrative Services Director. |
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Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Responsible for the design and monitoring of the complete procurement process while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures that pertain to the area of expertise/responsibility.
- Responsible for the control and monitoring of the Procurement Division to include the timely and cost effective procurement of supplies, goods and services and maintaining the integrity of the public procurement process.
- Responsible for conducting interviews with vendors regarding bid issues including marketing, complaints of service and the post-procurement grievance. Determines bid acceptance or denial.
- Reviews and recommends procurement policies, regulations and contracts for approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Serve as public procurement advisor and technical expert to management.
- Reviews and implements regulations, procurement policies, procedures and methods to provide for the effective operation of the Procurement Division.
- Negotiates and monitors professional contracts and ensures compliance with County code and State and Federal laws. Evaluates methods, liability and warranties.
- Reviews or prepares specifications for material and services for major procurements. Determines operational and legal requirements.
- Establishes standard contract clauses for use in contracts, solicitations, and purchase orders. Prepares or supervises the preparation of contractual documents with contractors.
- Formulates, in conjunction with using departments, short-term and long-term strategic procurement plans in order to maximize buying power and minimize inefficiencies.
- Determines acquisition sources for unusual purchases including conducting needs, budget and market research and analyses.
- Serves as Chair for all procurement committees, responsible for the evaluation of proposals for goods and services, protest committees, with the responsibility to resolve protests from bidders or proposers on various procurements.
- Responsible for various personnel matters including hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisals and related activities.
- Develops and monitors the Procurement Division's budget consistent with County and department objectives.
- Ensures consistency with Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) goals as it relates to Orange County's Ordinance.
- Conducts a comprehensive annual review and forwards recommendations for required changes to the code or regulations to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Business or Public Administration, Business Law, Finance, Purchasing, or closely related field and minimum six years progressively responsible experience in public procurement, including two years of supervisory responsibilities.
Must possess and maintain the following - Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) |
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6/8/2016
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