Assistant Department Director

This is advanced management and supervisory work in all matters of competitive sourcing and contracting within the Strategic Procurement Department involving Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests to Qualify (RTQ). This position includes the supervision of subordinate staff of professional employees and working in conjunction with a variety of County officials to develop, solicit, negotiate, and award solicitations of varying complexity for goods and services required to support County operations. The Assistant Department Director, serves at the direction of the Director/Chief Procurement Officer, consults with the County Attorney’s, and presents information to the Board of County Commissioners. The Assistant Department Director must exercise high level analytical skills and risk/value assessments to assist in the development of sourcing approaches. This includes assisting and advising the County mayor, County departments, Division Directors, Procurement Contracting Managers and staff on matters related to management of risk, and adherence to contractual terms and conditions. The Assistant Department Director will create policies and procedures for differing acquisition types, including concessions, pop-ups, and pilot programs for the County. This position will also assist in the assessment of accurate measures and strategic objectives to improve and expedite procurement processing cycle times. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports for the professional management of procurement contracting activities and achievement of desired goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of six years of professional experience in procurement for a government entity including management and/or supervisory experience is required. Professional Certification issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is highly preferred. A Master's degree is preferred.