Description

Are you passionate about ensuring fair and transparent procurement practices while supporting the efficient functioning of municipal operations? Join our team as a Senior Procurement Specialist and play a pivotal role in facilitating the acquisition of goods and services for various city departments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and objectives.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies that prioritize cost-effectiveness, fairness, and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and products/services that meet quality standards and budgetary requirements.
• Solicit bids, proposals, and quotations through competitive processes to promote open competition and obtain favorable terms for the city.
• Evaluate vendor responses and negotiate contracts to secure the best value for the city while mitigating risks.
• Provide guidance and support to city departments on procurement-related matters, serving as a subject matter expert.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities, including contract documentation and vendor performance evaluations.
• Stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting procurement processes.

The City of Wentzville is committed to being an employer of choice, offering prosperous and meaningful career opportunities and flexibility. The City offers excellent benefits, including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, vacation time, sick time, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a discounted recreation center membership and much more.

This job posting will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

Job QualificationsEducation, experience, and training that are required or desirable in order to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related field required.
• Additional experience in the field may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience is required. Experience in a public sector purchasing and contract environment is preferred.
• Additional job-related advanced degrees or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
• CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP or CPSM certification desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesMay be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with this position. Knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to local government bids and contracts.

• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to manage large-scale projects, programs, and processes.
• Credible professional with the ability to influence decisions or outcomes outside of own department.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis, interpret and apply data to assist the organization, and recommend solutions to issues.
• Ability to assist in the resolution of complex problems, taking multiple variables into consideration.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Adaptable, agile learner with the ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to manage and monitor division operations and services and implement procedural changes as needed to improve workflow and productivity.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, subordinates, co-workers, and customers by telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work for self and others, as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to use good judgment and think rationally in difficult or stressful situations.
• Proficiency in the use of basic business software (word processing, spreadsheets, email, presentations) and basic office equipment.
• Ability to learn multiple software packages quickly.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job duty. Job requires being reliable, responsible and dependable.