Procurement Manager

About the Department

Position Duties

• Responsible for being the primary contact in City Purchasing for the Fire Department, including supplying specifications, assistance in the bidding/RFP process as requested and assistance in contract execution. Develops supplier management strategies and transitions in key product and service areas and works with City Purchasing to ensure their execution as appropriate. Implements and manages all supplier contracts with one- to three-year terms. Adheres to all procurement laws including 30B and Chapter 149. Works closely with the Law department for clarification and interpretation of contract law. Responsible for working with staff to develop specifications for supplies, equipment, and service contracts. Responsible for the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures. Develops and implements procedures to promote efficiency and improved performance, including cost control programs.
• Responsible for being the primary contact in City Purchasing for the Fire Department, including supplying specifications, assistance in the bidding/RFP process as requested and assistance in contract execution.
• Develops supplier management strategies and transitions in key product and service areas and works with City Purchasing to ensure their execution as appropriate.
• Implements and manages all supplier contracts with one- to three-year terms.
• Adheres to all procurement laws including 30B and Chapter 149.
• Works closely with the Law department for clarification and interpretation of contract law.
• Responsible for working with staff to develop specifications for supplies, equipment, and service contracts.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures.
• Develops and implements procedures to promote efficiency and improved performance, including cost control programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and/or accounting is required. Procurement experience is preferred. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of experience. Demonstrated and proven organizational skills for compliance and reporting purposes. A broad knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and vendor relationship management. Past experience with procurement laws, e.g., 30B and Chapter 149 preferred. Ability to define or recommend procurement and supplier management strategies and recommend solutions. Demonstrated financial analysis skills in a business setting using PC-based software packages (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, etc.) or other appropriate technology. Prior experience with an integrated financial management system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) preferred. Proven communication skills, both oral and written, including e-mail. Proven ability to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently. A basic understanding of public safety and governmental operations is preferred. PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST REQUIRED BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-5 Hours per week: 35
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and/or accounting is required.
• Procurement experience is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Demonstrated and proven organizational skills for compliance and reporting purposes.
• A broad knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and vendor relationship management.
• Past experience with procurement laws, e.g., 30B and Chapter 149 preferred.
• Ability to define or recommend procurement and supplier management strategies and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills in a business setting using PC-based software packages (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, etc.) or other appropriate technology.
• Prior experience with an integrated financial management system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) preferred.
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, including e-mail.
• Proven ability to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
• A basic understanding of public safety and governmental operations is preferred.

Terms

Benefits

• At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play. For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more. Benefits Available to City Workers Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more. Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more. Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more. Salary information : To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary . Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position. If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or [email protected] .
• At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.
• For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.
• Benefits Available to City Workers
• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.
• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.
• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.
• Salary information : To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary .
• Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.