Purchasing Operations Lead
2 months ago
Job Summary
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago seeks a highly skilled Procurement Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day procurement activities of Buyers and Senior Buyers in the Acquisition Division. This is a critical role that requires strong leadership and technical expertise in purchasing and procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that procurement of goods and services complies with the District's Purchasing Act and internal policies.
- Review the activities and work products of Buyers and Senior Buyers to ensure compliance with District policies and procedures.
- Review requisitions and change order requests from using departments prior to assignment to Buyers or Senior Buyers.
- Review Requests for Quotations and purchase orders prior to assignment to Buyers or Senior Buyers.
- Meet with potential vendors and act as liaison between suppliers, requisitioners, and vendors.
- Assist in the process of assigning NIGP commodity codes to vendors requesting to be added or changing information on vendor master database; monitor additions, updates, and corrections to the vendor master database made by other staff.
- Assign, supervise, and review work; ensure staff compliance with District policies and procedures, including Personnel Rules and Administrative Procedures; complete performance reviews; address employee complaints and grievances; may recommend employment actions such as hiring, transfer, suspension, promotion, or discharge.
Additional Responsibilities
- Recommend changes or improvements in workflow associated with the procurement process.
- Act as Procurement Manager in their absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in business or public administration or a related field.
- Five years of experience in purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment as a prime duty.
Substitution
- Additional experience in purchasing materials, supplies, and equipment as a prime duty may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Graduate study in business or public administration may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
Promotional Requirement
- One year of service with the District as a Senior Buyer.
- Civil service status as a Senior Buyer.
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