Purchasing Manager

$70,000 - $130,000/Yr

City Of Taylor - Taylor, MI

Full-time - Manager

Taylor, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Taylor is seeking a motivated individual to serve as the Purchasing Manager. This role is responsible for the timely acquisition and distribution of supplies, materials, equipment, and services in compliance with State and Federal purchasing codes. The Purchasing Manager will coordinate the City's procurement process, ensuring that the purchasing needs of various departments are met while providing excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the City's purchasing program in compliance with City/State/Federal purchasing statutes and guidelines.
• Provide timely acquisition and distribution of supplies, materials, equipment, and services.
• Create and implement strategies and policies to optimize costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Research potential vendors and evaluate them based on quality, reliability, cost, and sustainability.
• Develop and administer purchasing policies and procedures.
• Assist in preparation of bid specifications, invitation, and selection of vendors, bid compliance, communication, and notification to prospective vendors.
• Develop complex Request for Proposal (RFP) documents necessary to secure professional services contracts.
• Coordinate participation in various inter-local agreements.
• Evaluate bids using low-cost and best-value analysis to make recommendations to the Mayor's office and Requesting Department.
• Assist with City Council presentations as needed.
• Facilitate meetings between contractors and City departments to resolve complex contract and procurement-related issues.
• Educate and familiarize new suppliers regarding the City's procurement policies and regulations.
• Meet with prospective contractors, suppliers, and bidders to gain insight on industry trends and market movement.
• Assist in pre-certifying vendors.
• Review and process purchase orders, track orders, and ensure timely delivery.
• Administer, review, renew, file, and evaluate contracts.
• Lead and direct the work of the Purchasing PCard Administrator.
• Develop inventory controls to identify demand for new materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors.
• Negotiate prices and contracts with suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or Finance.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local financial policies, laws, and regulations including procurement laws.
• Skill in planning, developing, and implementing departmental procedures and objectives.
• Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with a municipal government preferred.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance