Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* Some Evenings & Weekends
Subject to Change
Description Of Duties / Essential Functions
Plans and directs the procurement of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services on a competitive basis and oversees the creation of contract specifications and standards for the City or a large City department characterized by industrial and/or high-tech operations and/or facilities.
Develops, interprets, reviews and recommends new or improved City and/or departmental procurement policies and procedures to ensure economy and efficiency of operation.
Researches, writes, evaluates and approves complex bid proposals, contracts and specifications for the purchasing of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services.
Assigns work, trains and provides guidance to buyers and support staff. Typically supervises and evaluates buyers and support staff.
Confers with City engineering, operations, maintenance and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications. Researches and recommends type and quality of materials, supplies and equipment.
Establishes priorities and standards for procurement projects and contracts. Conducts pre-bid meetings and explains and interprets specifications and standards to vendors and department and City officials
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.
Experience Requirements
Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis are required.
Professional purchasing experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
License Requirements
NONE
PREFERENCES
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.
Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analyses are required.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
Selection / Skills Tests Required
Department may administer skills assessment test
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO
SALARY INFORMATION: General Funds
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 27
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov . To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-4882.
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Government Administration
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