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Assistant Chief Procurement Officer, Austin Financial Services

One Texas Center · Exec · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$113k-$145kDetected 4 days ago
C++NegotiationAccountingForecastingBudgetingProcurementContract ManagementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • This position will be responsible for soliciting contracts of the highest value, greatest complexity and most public interest.
  • Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following.
  • Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Responsibilities

  • Directs one or more procurement units composed of management, supervisory, professional and administrative staff; interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to policies, procedures and guidelines; as well as oversees and develops division budget for areas of responsibility, which involves forecasting staff, equipment, materials and supplies.
  • Oversees multiple programs managed by subordinate staff as well as directly manages programs as assigned; develops and maintains policy and procedural knowledge in assigned programs; develops short- and long-term goals, priorities, objectives and strategies; monitors and reports on program performance.
  • Ensures appropriate support and assistance is provided to department managers and staff relative to procurement planning, proposal review, evaluation, negotiation and contract awards.
  • Leads or assists in the development of departmental procurement plans; monitors and reports on the performance of departmental procurement plans.
  • Monitors and maintains compliance with policies regarding conflict of interest and ethics by ensuring appropriate measures are taken to identify contractors who may have conflicts of interest.
  • As necessary, may perform any procurement activity also performed by subordinate staff including all buying services, all formal and informal source selection; all contract management and administration; all category and customer management; as well as serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders for procurement guidance and technical support.
  • Drives the direction, planning and procedures to ensure implementation of best practices and compliance with applicable federal, state, local and regulatory agency laws, rules, and grant requirements in procurement activities.
  • Ability to work independently and perform procurement and contract service projects from inception to completion.
  • Ability to resolve complex formal contract disputes and to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project the consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.

Requirements

  • Graduation a Master's degree, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPSM or CPCM may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
  • Licenses and Certifications Required:
  • Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 60% of their scheduled work week.
  • Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement and discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or confidential information.
  • For AFS Manager/Supervisor positions: Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 60% of their scheduled work week.
  • A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
  • A résumé is also required but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application.
  • Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position.
  • Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

Nice to have

  • Experience in public procurement
  • Experience in a public procurement leadership role with demonstrated experience in leading, managing, and training multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
  • Relevant certifications such as CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPSM, CPCM, or C.PM.
  • Extensive experience in procuring general categories including information technology
  • Proven experience resolving complex formal contract disputes
  • Notes to Candidate:
  • Position Overview
  • Ausin Financial Services is hiring for an Assistant Chief Procurement Officer.

Skills

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and contract law including terms and conditions.
  • Knowledge of buying procedures, purchase orders, delivery orders and the use of purchasing cards.
  • Knowledge of contract negotiation and formation, contract management, contract administration processes, and contract category management.
  • Knowledge of automated purchasing systems.
  • Skill in leading, managing and training a multi-disciplinary workforce.
  • Skill in providing internal consulting services.
  • Skill in relationship management to assigned customer departments.
  • Skill in developing and leading cross-functional teams.
  • Skill in computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.

Compensation

  • $112,600.00-144,700.00 Annually
  • A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.

Company info

  • Austin Financial Services
  • Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs.
  • Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.
  • Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City's investment portfolio and debt management.
  • As an internal support function within the larger City organization, AFS is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.
  • Austin Financial Services (AFS) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.
  • Job Description:
  • Assistant Chief Procurement Officer
  • Under general direction and within their delegated procurement authority, this position will perform a variety of procurement services to assigned department customers including the management of procurement staff; all formal and occasional informal source selection services; contract monitoring and contract administration; category management; customer management; program management; as well as a range of advisement and technical support in these same areas.
  • Duties, Functions and
  • Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following.
  • Other related duties may be assigned.
  • Provides leadership and management for Central Procurement, contributes to division goals and objectives; measures performance, and ensures an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained.
  • Assists in the overall supervision of the division to ensure effective interdivisional cooperation; represents the Chief Procurement Officer as needed.
  • Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
  • Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of procurement and contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, procurement and contract monitoring, compliance practices, and best practices nationally in public procurement.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations governing commodities and services purchasing for the City; the methods, policies and procedures involved in purchasing a large quantity and variety of supplies, equipment, services and goods.
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