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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Code: None
Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in business or public administration or related field, and five (5) years of professional materials management, purchasing or procurement experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
Licenses and Certificates: Valid Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council within one (1) year following appointment.
General Purpose
Under general direction, plan, organize and assist in the direction of the management functions for the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing department.
Typical Duties
Assist in the planning, implementation and management of designated functions and resources of the department. Involves: Collect and analyze data. Support the Purchasing Director in developing long-term procurement transformation strategy and the automation of purchasing and reporting functions. Plan, develop, manage solicitations and track procurement milestones. Consult with, and advise internal stakeholders on procurement methods and strategies. Make recommendations to the Director and assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Assist the Director to ensure all purchases comply with State, County and City laws, rules and procedures.
Assist in the planning, organization and mentoring of a best in class customer service focused Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department. Involves: Represent the department in a professional manner as directed by the Director. Maintain the public's trust by conducting an ethical and transparent contracting process in which vendors, the public and elected officials have confidence. Interact with a variety of managers, supervisors, employees and the public. Manage special assignments and programs. Ensure quality standards and compliance with regulations are maintained. Monitor staff productivity/workflow and resolve problems. Respond to concerns or complaints relating to the timeliness or quality of services. Serve as the Director during absence or as assigned.
Supervise assigned personnel. Involves: Provide guidance to staff regarding the preparation of procurement documents and the evaluation of bids and proposals. Supervise directly and through subordinate supervisors. Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants and recommend hire, terminate, transfer, discipline and assign merit pay or other employee status changes.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified position.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Please note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 1/7/2025 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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