Manager of Purchasing and Contracts

$117,123 - $146,403 yearly
  • City of Aurora, Finance Dept
  • Hybrid
  • Sep 17, 2024
Full time Administration/Management

Job Description

Hiring salary: $117,122.79 - $146,403.49/year

The deadline to submit an application to this position is October 17, 2024. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Manager of Purchasing and Contracts leads, plans, coordinates and administers the operations of the city Purchasing Services division of the Finance Department.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administers the purchasing and contracts functions for the city
  • Establishes short and long-range divisional priorities, goals and objectives
  • Coordinates and ensures completion, through program supervisors, of complex projects related to purchasing services issues
  • Manages the legal and procedural complexities of services contracted by the city
  • Prepares and administers division budgets
  • Oversees the technology implementation and utilization for the division
  • Establishes and updates city policy and city code related to purchasing services matters
  • Provides training on city code and policy to internal departments
  • Conducts seminars and leads efforts to connect with businesses
  • Proactively addresses audit issues and implements solutions to issues
  • Implements best practices and performance measures
  • Encourages professional development and certification of division staff
  • Creates a culture of engagement and collaboration
  • Oversees the selection, supervision, evaluation, and discipline of division staff
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice