Management Development Specialist II (Procurement) (Swbno) (Class Code 0364)

City of New Orleans • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

Performs highly complex and specialized administrative assignments involving work directing all activities relating to procurement for a city department; and related work as required. This role involves identifying reliable vendors, soliciting bids (RFQs/RFPs), and negotiating contracts to ensure the best pricing, terms, and delivery schedules.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Four years of progressively responsible professional administrative experience in capital projects management or procurement
• Two years of this experience must have included preparing bids and/or grant proposals
• Must provide original documents of qualifying credentials prior to start date
• Must be 18 years of age for certain types of work
• Good moral character
• Current driver's license or other picture identification

Nice To Haves

• Experience gained within the last ten (10) years will be considered for qualification purposes, however credit on the rating of training and experience will only be given for experience gained within the last ten (10) years.

Responsibilities

• Identify reliable vendors
• Solicit bids (RFQs/RFPs)
• Negotiate contracts to ensure the best pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
• Direct all activities relating to procurement for a city department

Benefits

• The City of New Orleans is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at [phone] or TTY/Voice at [phone] or [phone].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level