Procurement Manager - Department Of Finance

SALARY RANGE:

$93,622.00 - $149,726.00 Annually

STARTING PAY:

$93,622.00

OUR BENEFITS

The city offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

GET TO KNOW US

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CLASS DEFINITION

A Procurement Manager plans, organizes, and directs a group of procurement professionals engaged in purchasing and procurement business processes that entails contracting for commodities and services and reviewing Procurement Specialist work. The Procurement Manager serves in a management and leadership role in the Bureau of Procurement. This position plays a key role in contributing in the development and achievements relating to Bureau of Procurement Strategic Planning and other projects as assigned, i.e. COOP (Continuity of Operations Planning).

Work of this class involves supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel in addition to being responsible for approval paths of work product in accordance with established thresholds.

Employees receive supervision from the Deputy City Purchasing Agent and City Purchasing Agent. Work is performed in an office setting where there is no exposure to environmental hazards. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

Education: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

AND

Experience: Have 7 years of procurement experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university; 5 years of procurement experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience.

OR

Juris Doctor from an accredited school of law; 3 years of procurement experience; 3 years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:

Employees in this classification must take and pass the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) test for certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) within four years of hiring; failure to pass the test for certification is grounds for dismissal.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of public procurement.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations and policies.
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar and writing techniques.
• Skill in negotiating commodity and service specifications and contracts.
• Skill in writing specialized and complex commodity and service specifications and contracts.
• Skill in resolving commodity and service specification and contract disputes.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to analyze complex and highly technical equipment, service and supply requests.
• Ability to locate sources of supply and to obtain competitive bids.
• Ability to effectively present complex ideas orally and in writing and to review and to correct the writing of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and contractors, City agency personnel, associates and the general public.
• Ability to prepare technical contracting and purchasing documents and managerial reports.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month/1-year probation. (update for BPD positions)

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants' education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Employees in this classification must maintain certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer as a condition of employment; failure to maintain certification is grounds for dismissal.

Those eligible who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information and submit a Baltimore City Financial Disclosure Packet.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Your Recruiter: Ayomide Arodoye

If you have any questions, please contact Ayomide Arodoye , Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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