Utility Purchasing and Contracts Manager

Location: Various locations within the City of El Paso, TX
Job Type: Contract
FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay

$81,030.00 - $137,590.00 Annually

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, and compliance, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
• Valid Certification as a Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council within one (1) year following appointment.

Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and implement procurement and contract initiatives, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Contracting and Procurement Laws, and Public Service Board Policies and Procedures.
• Plan, develop, and manage procurement policies, procedures, and processes.
• Provide guidance on proper procurement methods.
• Evaluate and execute complex and highly technical procurement contracts, bidding documents, and processes.
• Develop and/or identify improvements and recommendations to contracting programs, policies, and procedures.
• Research market sources and vendors to locate and ensure the most cost-effective and competitive pricing for supplies and services.
• Receive and evaluate complex proposals and bids; present recommendations on contract awards or rejections to management and the Public Service Board.
• Perform complex analyses and cost estimates.
• Enforce system-wide compliance of all procurement contracts and bids required by Federal, State, and Local Laws and Utility Policies and Procedures.
• Develop measures to analyze and improve the area's overall efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and direction in procurement procedures and techniques.
• Maintain quality standards and compliance with regulations.
• Monitor staff productivity/workflow and resolve problems.
• Respond to concerns or complaints relating to the timeliness or quality of services.
• Represent the department professionally and maintain public trust through ethical and transparent contracting processes.
• Supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, assigning, and verifying work; appraising performance; providing training and development; enforcing personnel rules and regulations; counseling and motivating employees; interviewing applicants; and recommending hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, and merit pay or other status changes.