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This Exempt position will be Open Continuously Until Filled.

Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule for 5% increases yearly.

Summary
Under general direction of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Purchasing Manager plans, organizes, directs, develops, and coordinates the activities of the Purchasing department, including contracting and purchasing; ensures compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations; performs complex procurement activities; performs other duties as assigned.

Characteristics and Examples of Duties:

• Manages the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Purchasing Department; provides planning, support, training, and oversight of procurement process, contract management, vendor performance, and records retention for user departments.

• Provides for the selection, training, professional development, and work evaluation of department staff; authorizes discipline as required; and provides policy guidance and interpretation to staff.

• Develops and standardizes procurement policies, procedures, and methods to improve and continuously monitor the compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the CFO.

• Directs, manages, coordinates, and administers the formal bid and procurement process, including development of Invitation for Bids (IFBs) Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), coordinating pre-bid meeting and bid openings, and contract negotiations.

• Ensures contract compliance with Federal, State and local requirements; evaluates all procurement activities for compliance with Santa Cruz METRO's policies and procedures; may create and track Key Performance Indicators for the department.

• Reviews and approves contracts and purchase orders; maintains contact and negotiates with vendors and evaluates vendor performance.

• Oversees records retention and management, OSHA required documentation, and required notification distribution to employees.

• Ensures the in-house procurement database and software are up-to-date.

• Prepares technical and administrative reports, correspondence, written recommendations, and makes oral presentations to the Santa Cruz METRO Board of Directors, management, governmental officials, and other organization or groups as needed.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business, finance, public administration, mathematics, or a closely related field, as well as completion of the NTI/FTA Procurement Training series, or the ability to complete the series within 12 months of hire. Four (4) years professional experience in public or private sector procurement, including two (2) years supervisory experience, preferably in a public agency. Familiarity with transit agency or transportation system activities and functions is highly desirable. Experience in a large public organization is preferred.

Desired certifications include: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).

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