Procurement Director

1 day ago

St Louis, Missouri, United States St. Louis County, MO Full time
Job Title: Director of Procurement

St. Louis County, MO is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Purchasing Director to join our team to provide oversight and management of the Procurement Division within the Department of Administration.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Director serves as the principal public procurement official for the County and is responsible for the procurement of goods, supplies, and services in accordance with applicable federal, state, and county laws and ordinances.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct the acquisition of goods, services, construction, and supplies for St. Louis County.
  • Provide professional support, sound contractual advice, and oversight for all purchasing functions throughout the county to ensure the most effective, efficient, and ethical day-to-day operations of the Procurement Division of the Department of Administration.
  • Manage a staff consisting of contract administrators, M/WBE Program staff, Prevailing Wage Enforcement Coordinator, and support staff.
  • Review County ordinances and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Develop and implement M/WBE, prevailing wage, and purchasing policies and processes in accordance with federal and state law and County ordinances.
  • Conduct negotiations with vendors on proposals, contracts, and contract claims in a fair and equitable manner.
  • Ensure purchasing practices are consistent, open, and designed to encourage maximum competition and best value procurements.
  • Review and execute contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other documents within delegated authority.
  • Conduct training and information sessions for county staff in the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their duties.
  • Foster a culture of innovation with a strong sense of how to develop and offer new products and services to meet department requirements.
  • Prepare briefings and requests for legislation for senior management and County Council approval.
  • Define standards and certify Requests for Proposals for county departments.
  • Designate surplus supplies and supervise their selling, trading, or disposal in accordance with County ordinances.
  • Work in conjunction with all divisions within the Department of Administration, including, but not limited to Performance Management and Budget, Fiscal Management, General Services, and Human Resources.
  • Participate in developing departmental strategic policies and innovative procedures to enhance the efficiency and quality of services provided by the Department of Administration as a whole.
  • Develop, recommend, and monitor the division budget.
Requirements:
  • Requires graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of procurement experience including five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing is required or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prefer supervisory experience. Candidate must be bondable.
Selection and Appointment:

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.

Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top-ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

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