Support Services Manager

Solano County • Fairfield, CA

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About The Position

Solano County is seeking a strategic, collaborative and service-focused Support Services Manager to oversee and support six diverse General Services divisions: Capital Projects Management, Fleet Management, Facilities Operations, Purchasing, Nut Tree Airport, and Real Estate Services. The Support Services Manager collaborates with executives, department heads, staff, community partners, vendors, and representatives from other public agencies. Under general direction, the Support Services Manager plans, organizes, directs and oversees the fiscal, procurement and administrative duties in the General Services Department. Incumbents in this class will act as the Deputy Purchasing Agent for the County. The class/position is an at-will position, exempt from civil service. The incumbent(s) serves at the discretion of the Appointment Authority.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a field related to the intent of the class is required.
• Five (5) years of administrative and/or managerial experience, of which at least one (1) year in professional purchasing or supply management position, and two (2) years of supervisory experience in any field, preferably in a public sector setting.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in government purchasing operations.
• Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules and regulations governing public procurement.
• Experience developing and writing complex formal bid documents and Requests for Proposals (RFP's).
• Experience establishing and implementing purchasing practices and procedures.
• Experience providing training, guidance, and support across various programs and departments.
• Experience compiling, analyzing, and presenting financial and statistical data.
• Experience assessing challenges and adapting strategies to meet evolving departmental and County priorities and operational needs.
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified International Purchasing Professional (CIPP), Certified International Advanced Purchasing Professional (CIAPP).

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs and oversees the fiscal, procurement and administrative duties in the General Services Department.
• Acts as the Deputy Purchasing Agent for the County.

What This Job Offers

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