Director of Procurement - West Palm Beach, United States - City of Riviera Beach

Description

Job Description

Summary Objective

Under general direction, Responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating department work through a group of professional paraprofessional and office support personnel, ensuring that all procurement and contracting activities are performed by the established Municipal Code of Ordinances, applicable state statutes, and department policies. Work includes managing contracting for the purchase of supplies and contractual services and engineering procurement, including construction and solicitations done under the state of Florida's Consultant's Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) and other applicable statutes. The employee constantly explores new sources, products, materials, processes, and ideas to ensure that adopting new materials or changing specifications will fully meet cost reduction objectives. The employee also supervises the disposition of surplus, confiscated, and abandoned property by auctions, sales, sealed bids, or redistribution to other departments by the City Code.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, business administration or related field and seven (7) years of government purchasing experience. Master's degree is highly desirable.

Two years of management experience is required.

A valid Florida driver's license is required.

Residency requirement - Any person who is appointed as a Department Director, Assistant to the City Manager or Deputy City Manager, shall establish a residence within the corporate limits of the City within 12 months of such appointment and shall maintain the principal residence (domicile) therein during the entire term of such appointment.

This is a non-represented position.

The City of Riviera Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Successful passing of a background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment.