Procurement Manager

Full-time position available with the General Services Department, Procurement Services Division, located at 414 E 12th St.
Starting Salary: $5,794/monthly
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. *Telework schedule available after 6-month probationary period completed
Application Deadline Date: January 29, 2026


Responsibilities

• Serves as the on-site Procurement Manager for the Procurement Service Division (PSD) of the General Services Department.
• Reports directly to the Chief Procurement Officer of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, emphasizing its importance in supporting the city's operations.
• Leads planning, organizing, and execution of contracting operations for the designated department, playing a vital role in ensuring operational success and efficiency.
• Understands and implements enterprise team-building strategies that enhance collaboration and organizational cohesion across departmental divisions.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight into contracting development and management specifically for the Construction Team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Develops and implements strategies that deliver tangible benefits to the City of Kansas City, such as reducing risk, selecting appropriate contract types, decreasing costs, and increasing value, thereby contributing to the city's overall success and sustainability.
• Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems that arise.
• Reviews strategies associated with procurement of complex systems, equipment, and research and/or development, and analyzes various possible alternative courses of action.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate PSD's requirements and initiatives with departmental and contracting objectives for scope programs, interest, and significance.
• Implements methods that unlock team members' potential, foster high standards, and create a supportive work environment to effectively meet the mission goals of the division and inspire excellence.
• Creates a contracting program that includes participation and buy-in from subordinate supervisors and staff.
• Executes training, career development, performance management programs, and performance of other supervisory duties, such as hiring personnel, while working through various supervisory responsibilities.
• Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate team members.
• Supervises personnel and managing contracting and administrative tasks to ensure accountability and operational efficiency.
• Maintains department vendor relationships, negotiates agreements for materials and services, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and city regulations through market and analyses
• Possesses expertise in preparing solicitations, analyzing proposals, executing negotiations, and awarding contracts/cooperative agreements.
• Engages in strategic planning and policy development to align PSDs procurement activities with the department's goals.
• Reviews and approves purchase requisitions, item specifications, and business analysis, as well as establishes procedures to standardize supplies and maintain quality standards.
• Provides effective procurement management, regulatory compliance, and necessary processing and approvals required for contractual intentions.
• Coordinates the receipt and processing of compliance procurement documentation.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience at the level of Senior Procurement Officer.


Other Information

Why You'll Love Working with Us - Core Employee Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage
Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions.

Generous Paid Time Off
Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays-with accruals that grow the longer you're with us.

Secure Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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