Procurement Administrator
The City of Glendale's generous benefits package includes :
Leave Accruals
- Vacation : 17 days annually, up to 24 days annually based on years of service
- Holidays : 11 paid holidays per year
- Sick Leave : 14 days per year
Retirement - Arizona State Retirement System
Mandatory employee contributions of 12% are matched by the City.Medical
Three options administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona. The city contributes $2,000 annually to Health Savings Account when high deductible health plan is selected.Healthcare Cost Reduction incentives up to $360 / year are available to participating employees.Comprehensive Employee Wellness Program.Dental
Two options administered by Delta DentalVision
Administered by United HealthcareLife
City paid life insurance equal to annual salary rounded to nearest thousand.Plans, organizes and manages the activities and staff in Materials Management relative to City operations, customer service and the business community.
Essential Functions
Oversees the City's contracting and buying processes.Oversees the planning and development of new contracts for products and services.Develops and manages the policies and procedures of the centralized purchasing and contracting process.Ensures compliance of City operations with funding stipulations for contracting as well as federal, state and local procurement and contracting laws.Participates with City administration and department heads in establishing programs, developing operational plans, special projects and budgeting.Enhances business development and retention through contracting opportunities with the City by partnering with Chamber of Commerce, advocacy organization representing minority, women owned small businesses and the general business community.Prepares oral and written reports and conducts presentations for the City management and City Council.Develops the Materials Management operating budget.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications / Special Requirements / Success Factors
Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business or Public Administration or related field and five years of experience in professional materials management for a governmental agency or similar organization with two years of management or supervisory experience. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. Knowledge of :
Materials management practices and contracting principles.Principles, practices and procedures of procurement and public administration.Laws, ordinances and other regulations governing public procurement.Management, supervision and personnel principles and practices.Accounting principles, cost analysis and budgeting.Computer software and related applications.Ability to :
Manage, plan, and organize a work program.Coordinate business practices with outside organizations and businesses.Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees and the business community.Success Factor Classification Level - Managerial
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Office setting