Senior Procurement Specialist - Transportation & Public Works(Civil Service)
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Procurement Manager, responsible for reviewing and processes the procurement of complex and high-profile goods and services over $70,000. Work will include the administration of bids and proposals and maintenance of city contracts and agreements, negotiation of contracts, preparation and review of bids and proposals. The Senior Procurement Specialist reviews, processes, and provides expertise in the procurement of complex and high-profile goods and services for the City of Dallas. Administers bids and proposals, maintains city contracts and agreements, negotiates various purchasing contracts, and prepares and reviews bids and proposals.
Requirements
- Knowledge of purchasing and procurement practices, procedures, and methods.
- Ability to perform mathematical computations with accuracy and efficiency.
- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and senior level oversight for other buyers.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Six (6) years of work experience in purchasing/contract management.
Responsibilities
- Reviews, checks, and evaluates bids, specifications, and award recommendations for all procurement or purchasing requiring City Council approval to ensure applicable laws and procedures are followed and quality purchases are made by the City and its departments.
- Supervises and provides lead direction and guidance to staff to maintain productivity; reviews and monitors all purchasing contracts for completeness and compliance with Federal, State and City code and regulations.
- Researches and investigates procurement issues and prepares responses to the City Manager’s Office, City Council, City Attorney, and City Auditor’s Office; responds to vendor protests and assists executive staff in resolving issues regarding bids, proposals, specifications, high-tech procurement, exempt and emergency purchases, and other large scale purchases.
- Assists with the testing and implementation of software utilized by the Office of Procurement Services; reviews processes and procedures to ensure seamless integration with software and efficiencies; participates in the development and implementation of new and updated processes and procedures for operational efficiency.
- Provides procurement support in the issuance of notices, reconciliation of complex problems, and vendor protests.
- Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
