Procurement Manager

Opens: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • Closes: Open until filled • Review begins: 9/28/2026 • Status: Regular Full-time, Non-Exempt, Benefited

About the role

Under the direction of the HR‑Finance Director, the Procurement Manager is responsible for the City's procurement and contracting program. This position establishes consistent Citywide purchasing processes and oversees purchase orders, competitive solicitations, contract administration, disposition of surplus property, and procurement compliance. The Procurement Manager serves as the primary resource for all City departments and works collaboratively with staff to evaluate existing practices, standardize procedures, provide training and guidance, and ensure City purchases and contracts are conducted efficiently, consistently, and transparently in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, approved budgets, and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process.
• Develop, implement, and administer a coordinated Citywide procurement program that establishes consistent processes, responsibilities, approval requirements, documentation standards, and internal controls across all City departments.
• Oversee the City's Purchasing Card program and recommend improvements as needed.
• Serve as the City's primary procurement resource and provide ongoing training, technical assistance, and guidance to employees responsible for initiating or participating in purchases, solicitations, and contracts.
• Manage the full purchase order lifecycle from requisition approval through delivery confirmation and payment authorization.
• Prepare and issue formal solicitations including Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), purchase orders, etc.
• Prepare procurement reports, bid tabulations, and award recommendations for review by department leadership and governing boards.
• Evaluate vendor bids and proposals for technical compliance, pricing, and conformance with specifications.
• Negotiate contract terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with vendors while adhering to procurement statutes and City policies.
• Administer contracts for performance compliance, handling change orders, vendor disputes, and delivery discrepancies.
• Conduct market research to establish independent cost estimates and identify qualified suppliers for needed goods and services.
• Maintain procurement and contract documentation in compliance with public records laws and City retention requirements.
• Coordinate with department heads and end users to develop clear, competition‑promoting technical specifications.
• Ensure all procurement actions comply with federal, state, and local procurement laws, ethics regulations, and grant funding requirements.
• May present purchasing‑related items in open public meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in business administration, finance, accounting, supply chain management, procurement, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in procurement, contract administration, finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience with public‑sector or governmental procurement preferred.
• Valid Utah Class D Driver's License required.
• Experience with integrated financial management and procurement software required.

Qualifications

• Professional procurement certification, such as Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), NIGP‑Certified Procurement Professional (CPPs), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or equivalent certification, preferred.
• Considerable experience using the state's eProcurement platform preferred.

Skills

• Articulate specification‑writing skills, including the ability to clearly describe requirements without indicating or favoring a preferred brand.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective conflict‑resolution skills.
• Conflict‑of‑interest awareness; the ability to identify and flag potential