Procurement Manager
About The Position
Tualatin Valley Water District is seeking a Procurement Manager for a new working-manager role reporting to the CFO. The manager will lead the procurement team’s operations and implement policy and process improvements as the District expands its procurement functions. The role combines team leadership with hands-on procurement work, including managing requests for proposals, invitations to bid, requests for qualifications, and other solicitations. The manager will oversee day-to-day District procurements, including complex solicitations, and serve as a subject matter expert to help staff execute procurements and contracts and manage the contract lifecycle. The position will also assess existing procurement processes, recommend improvements to their efficiency and effectiveness, and lead the selection and implementation of procurement management software. The Finance Team describes itself as collaborative, communicative, accountable, and supportive of initiative and learning. The District encourages candidates with non-traditional backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every listed job function or qualification.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- Seven or more years of experience in a public procurement role.
- Experience managing employees and supporting a team through transitions.
- Outcomes- and solutions-focused approach.
- Organized team leader able to accomplish tasks and complete projects.
- Service-oriented approach.
- Perseverance.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operations of the procurement team.
- Implement policy and process improvements to support the growth of the District’s procurement functions.
- Execute procurements, including requests for proposals, invitations to bid, requests for qualifications, and other solicitations.
- Lead day-to-day execution of District procurements, including more complex solicitations.
- Serve as a subject matter expert to assist staff with procurements, contracts, and contract lifecycle management.
- Assess current procurement processes and recommend improvements to efficiency and effectiveness.
- Select and implement procurement management software.
- Manage employees and support the team through transitions.
Benefits
- Participation in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
- Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave.
- Twelve weeks of fully paid family, medical, and safe leave.
- Work schedules that allow every other Friday off.
- Other flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid options.
- 3% 401(k) match and additional voluntary deferred compensation programs.
- Free Tri-Met pass.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
