Assistant Procurement Officer
CurrentAssigns and monitors the work of staff responsible for developing and administering solicitations and contract documents for the purchase of goods and services.Coordinates and enforces the city’s procurement processes for operating departments. Assists in the development, implementation, and modification of procurement and/or administrative policies, procedures, and programs.Monitors and analyzes statistical reports related to performance metrics for procurementMonitors and oversees awarded contracts and contract modifications and amendments to ensure compliance with procurement policies, guidelines, and regulations Establishes and implements management controls to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement and/or administrative activitiesReviews and approves contract documents for accuracy and consistency with requisitions Provides technical assistance and recommendations to internal and external staff prior to finalizing contract packages and various documents for approval Reviews and responds to sensitive inquiries and complaints from community organizations, public, and private organizations and the general public regarding procurement activitiesRepresents the department at various conferences, forums, and meetingsFunctions as a liaison with other local, state, and federal governmental agencies, contractors and/or community and business organizationsDirects the preparation of various financial, administrative, and operational reports Develops goals/objectives/work standards and conducts performance evaluations of staffParticipates in the preparation and administration of the departmental budget, as required