Purchasing Operations Lead

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Full time

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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