Procurement Compliance Manager

Description

WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PM
This position is responsible for managing procurement quality control, and compliance, supervising the P-Card program, and the development and coordination of the minority and woman-owned business (M/WBE) process. Supervises and performs an advanced and specialized review of procurement and contract administration-related materials to ensure compliance with procedural, administrative, and legal requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. 

• Manages quality control and compliance of all procurement and contract administration-related materials and files.
• Monitors and verifies the accuracy of data in various informational databases.
• Manages P-Card program and supervises P-Card Administrator.
• Develop and monitor the compliance division budget consistent with City and department objectives.
• Consult with city departments to assist with contract compliance, grant compliance, and P-Card compliance.
• Interprets and applies County, City, State, and Federal procurement laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Develops goals, and objectives, and coordinates effective training for City employees for procurement related policies and procedures.
• Develops and coordinates minority/woman-owned business (M/WBE) program and responds to vendor inquiries on the program initiatives and how to do business with the City.
• Responsible for various personnel matters including interviewing, hiring, discipline, training and development, assigning, directing, and reviewing work, performance appraisals, and related activities.
• Conducts special surveys; reports findings to designated supervisor.
• Actively participates in local, State, and/or national professional procurement associations and organizations, including the Osceola County Cooperative Purchasing Program.
• Prepares and submits regular reports to department heads, and City Manager or designee as required.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and city departments to ensure responsiveness to requirements and resolve purchasing problems.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; supplemented by four (4) years of experience in municipal procurement; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP certification preferred.