Location: Kyle, TX
Company: City Of Kyle Texas
protocols and procedures for the City's purchasing function for City department's compliance with the City's Charter, Purchasing Policy, Texas Local Government Code, and related procurement requirements. Serves as the purchasing liaison interfacing with the City management team and department personnel to assist in the procurement of goods and services for the City in compliance with the City's Purchasing Policy and procurement statutes.
This position will perform a variety of procurement services to internal customers in the City departments including supervision of procurement staff, all procurement standard based source selection services, contract monitoring, contract administration
services, category management, customer management, program management, and a range of advisory and technical support services associated with procurement related services.
Assists City departments in the solicitation of contracts for goods and services for the best value with the greatest benefit to the City. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists and coordinates with City departments for vendor selection and contract development services including formal solicitations such as Requests for Quotations (RFQ's), issues purchase orders and single transaction contracts. Assists and coordinates with City departments for formal solicitations including Invitations for Bids (IFB), Requests
for Proposals (RFP), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQS); solicitations for Citywide, revenue-generating, and concessions contracts; and solicitations for construction and construction-related professional services including alternative delivery methods.
Assists and coordinates with City departments for contract management and contract administration services including order monitoring for delivery orders, purchase orders, and single transaction contracts; contract compliance monitoring for project contracts and term master agreements; and contract administration services for assigned contracts. Performs advisory, technical support services, and provides purchasing assistance to City departments; current and prospective contractors and members of the public on a variety of procurement activities including procurement cards; delivery orders; purchase orders; informal source selection processes all formal source selection processes; construction and construction-related professional services including alternative delivery methods, master agreements, order monitoring, participating under cooperative contracts, contract management, contract administration, and category management.
Performs category management of one or more groups of similar and/or related contracts as assigned; develops and maintains product, service, and contractual expertise within assigned categories; develops and maintains market intelligence within assigned categories; and develops and maintains and presents reports on category performance.
Performs customer management for all City departments; maintains effective working relationships with management, staff, and key stakeholders of City departments; assists in the development of departmental procurement plans; monitors and reports on the performance of departmental procurement plans. Supervises professional and administrative procurement staff as assigned; provides recruitment, hiring, training, recognition, staff development, performance management, coaching, and progressive discipline.
Prepares and conducts annual performance evaluations of all assigned staff in coordination with the Director. Assists the Director in the selection of staff positions to fill vacancies. Reviews and certifies time and attendance reporting for all assigned staff; reviews and approves leave requests by assigned staff and ensures adequate staff coverage for the City's purchasing function. Maintains updated and accurate website for the purchasing function.
Coordinates with Information Technology and Communications departments for hosting updated and current information on the purchasing website. Always maintains professionalism in the office and when representing the city via phone, emails, meetings, and other forms of communication. Performs all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of related experience working within a governmental agency in Texas plus a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience in a managerial capacity.
Or equivalent combination of training and/or experience which evidences a comprehensive knowledge of purchasing administration, contracts management, and supervision. Procurement certifications such as Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification are highly preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle vehicle insurance provider.
TEAM KYLE BENEFITS! Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage - United Healthcare 100% Employee Paid Premiums A portion of dependent premiums is now covered by the City! Wellness Initiatives Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7 Retirement - Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Restricted Mission Square - optional 457-deferred compensation plan Flexible Spending Accounts City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short Term/Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Vacation Sick Leave Holidays Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement See full details on COK Benefits
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