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Jackson Municipal Airport Authority's mission is to connect Jackson to the world and the world to Jackson.

If you'd like to see your career, take flight and help us deliver on this mission, apply with us today! If you

land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for, including medical, dental,

vision, life and disability insurance, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program, and more!

JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program,

too. If you have the skills to fill one of our open positions successfully, we would love to speak with you!

JMAA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the role of "Director of Procurement."

What traits do we seek? Successful candidates will...

Shine at communicating effectively, building relationships, and resolving conflicts while

demonstrating high ethical standards.

Display strong initiative while being attentive to details and compliance-focused.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, public administration, or

related field,

Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public

Procurement (Preferred)

Professional Airport Industry Certifications IAP, AAE, CM, and or ACE

Have a valid Mississippi driver's license and the ability to receive authorization to drive in secured

areas.

What Do You Get to Do? You will...

Prepares requests for proposals, requests for bids, and requests for qualifications.

Coordinates with other offices e.g Information Technology department and Communications

department to ensure promotion and publication of all solicitations to the public.

Responds to questions from staff and contractors regarding bid specifications and purchasing

procedures.

Submits weekly reports on the bidding process and schedules, as well as Capital

Improvement(CIP) and the Procurement Review Committee.

Coordinates planning meetings for the CIP and Procurement Standing Committee meetings for

preparation for the Committee Review.

Oversees the implementation of internal procedures and contracting formats to facilitate the

procurement process and foster full and open competition.

Coordinates and monitors the planning, solicitation, negotiation, award, administration, and

termination of contracts after the Procurement and CIP Committee Review.

Prepares and retains copies of executed contracts. Responsible for contract administration

through the contract expiration dates.

Conducts long-range procurement planning to ensure necessary contracting support.

Oversees the implementation of procurement policies and procedures for the Airport

Authority.

Direct procurement for major capital equipment, goods, services, leasing, construction, or

architect / Engineer (A / E) design plan contracts.

Monitors global, national, and regional trends in assigned procurement activity to identify

appropriate methods, sources, prices, and other terms for procurement.

Coordinates with other offices, e.g., the DBE department and the Capital Programming

department, to ensure compliance with procedures and requirements for preparing contract

summary abstracts. Serves as a negotiator to settle protests, disputes, and claims with legal

guidance.

Analyzes commercial cost proposals; reviews solicitations, amendments, awards,

modifications, and correspondence; and approves sole source and limited procurement

justifications.

Develop department plans, goals, and milestones and assign priorities.

Collaborates with other offices to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local

procurement requirements in selecting contractors, concessionaires, consultants, and

individuals providing services to the Authority.

Represents the Authority and collaborates with other offices in the negotiation process of

contracts, agreements, work orders, and change orders

Prepares contract summary abstracts for legal services and retains executed contract copies.

Manages contract administration through the contract expiration dates.

Analyzes cost projections against industry best practices and current trends

Prepares the development of solicitation documents, specifications, and contract documents

Analyzes proposals and bids for responsiveness

Facilitates and collaborates with other offices for the technical proposal evaluation process

Develop departmental policies, procedures, and strategic planning documents

Manages contract management system with the JMAA legal services.

Oversees inventory management and inventory control, including property asset transfer, and

recommends surplus property disposition

Provides oversight and direction to employees by coaching, mentoring, and developing staff

Other Duties :

Represents the organization internally and externally by supporting the strategic direction,

priorities, objectives, vision, mission, and values of JMAA.

Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and

addresses requests and assignments professionally and cooperatively.

Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, work processes and

financial performance (e.g., procedure optimization). Assists in the implementation of quality

improvement initiatives.

Assists co-workers in completing tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service. Actively

supports teamwork throughout the organization.

Perform duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY

This position receives general direction from the Chief of Staff.

Supervision : Procurement Specialist II, Procurement Specialist, and Inventory Specialist

ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS

Work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must

meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully with or without

reasonable accommodations. The work environment is that of a typical business / office

operation. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (including requirements for travel or working nights / weekends / holidays)

Requires :

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform

the job's essential functions successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations. While

performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and listen.

Specific vision abilities required by the job required by the job include close vision and the ability

to focus. This job may require lifting to 25 pounds, bending, squatting, stooping, and crouching.

Tasks involve sitting and operating a computer for extended periods of time

If you are up for this amazing career opportunity where the sky is the limit, send your resume to

and be sure to include "Director of Procurement" in the subject line. We

welcome you to learn more about us at jmaa.

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