Procurement Manager

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7545116 The purpose of this position is to provide highly responsible technical and management work in directing and administering the Countys centralized purchasing and contracts program. This position works effectively with Elected Officials, County Management, and Department-level Fiscal Services Staff in areas including (but not limited to): Facilities, Public Works, Information Technology, Health & Community Services, and Sheriffs Office. Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities. Provides recommendations on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances and promotions. Makes final decisions on employee training; granting time off; employee coaching and counseling.

• Administers Gila County's centralized procurement program by ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and State laws, County

Ordinances, Board of Supervisors policies, and County procurement procedures while promoting fair, ethical, and cost-effective purchasing practices. ```{=html}

  
  

- Plans, develops, and manages competitive procurement processes including Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals

**(RFPs), Requests For Qualifications (RFQs), Statements Of**
Qualifications (SOQs), and other solicitations; prepares bid documents, legal advertisements, procurement schedules, and award recommendations. ```{=html}
  
  

• Develops, negotiates, and administers contracts and procurement agreements, including contracts, intergovernmental agreements

(IGAs), memoranda of understanding (MOUs), construction and professional services agreements; maintains contract records, procurement documentation, Board agenda items, and related contract administration activities. ```{=html}

  
  

- Provides procurement leadership and technical guidance to County departments by assisting with procurement planning, specifications, sourcing strategies, contract development, procurement methods, and interpretation of procurement laws and policies while coordinating with the County Attorney\'s Office and other stakeholders as needed. ```{=html}

• Leads strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives by researching market conditions, analyzing historical purchasing data, negotiating pricing and contract terms, identifying process improvements, establishing performance measures, and developing cost-effective acquisition strategies for commodities, services, and construction projects. ```{=html}

  
  

- Coordinates procurement communications and vendor relations by responding to vendor inquiries, facilitating solicitation processes, issuing notices of award and non-award, managing vendor protests and dispute resolution, and collaborating with contractors, consultants, public agencies, and County departments throughout the procurement lifecycle. ```{=html}

• Monitors procurement program performance and continuous improvemen**t**by evaluating procurement methods, recommending policy and procedural enhancements, safeguarding confidential information, identifying operational risks and acquisition challenges, and implementing innovative solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and service delivery. ```{=html}

  
  

- Ensures compliance with federal grant procurement requirements by identifying and applying applicable federal regulations (2 CFR

Part 200) to grant-funded procurements including required contract provisions, cost principles, and records retention requirements. ```{=html}
  
  

• Evaluates and a ministers cooperative and intergovernmental purchasing agreements (e.g., State of Arizona SPO contracts and other public agency cooperative agreement(s) to support cost-effective and compliant procurement methods. ```{=html}

  
  

- Responds to and coordinates procurement-related Public Records

Requests, including records, compilation, review, and coordination with the County Attorneys Office as needed.~~.~~ ```{=html}
  
  

• Provides training to various County personnel in purchasing policies and procedures.Maintains documentation for training/educating prospective vendors on the OpenGov procurement portal. Collaborates with Deputy Director Finance to ensure continuous education/training for high-volume departments. Attends procurement-related training, conferences, and professional development opportunities (e.g., NIGP

(National Institute for Governmental Procurement), GFOA (Government

Finance Officers Association)) to maintain professional certifications and remain current on public procurement best practices. ```{=html}

  
  

- Prepares, tracks and reports lease agreements including SBITA

(Software Based IT Agreements) for GASB compliance. Provides information and reporting to assist in the preparation of the annual financial statements and annual audit. Collaborates effectively with
  
  
County Attorneys office to incorporate best~~-~~practice, statutory requirements, and other updates to templates and forms used in the
  
  
Procurement Process. Performs other duties as assigned.\<