What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing and Contracting Director position at Chatham County Government?
The Director of Purchasing and Contracting drives innovation and excellence while fostering a culture of collaboration and integrity. This role unlocks the potential to create lasting value and meaningful impact on our community. If this resonates with you and you meet the minimum qualifications, consider applying today.
- Management and Operations: Plans, organizes, and directs departmental operations; meets with management to track policy implementation and gather recommendations; monitors work assignments and inspections.
- Procurement Oversight: Coordinates procurement activities, assists departments with acquisition processes, explains policies, and evaluates purchasing systems for effectiveness and compliance.
- Purchase Order Management: Reviews and approves purchase orders and contracts for compliance with procurement and budget policies.
- Business Program Oversight: Supervises the Minority and Women-Owned Business Coordinator and fosters participation from disadvantaged businesses in procurement opportunities.
- Board Management: Prepares items for the Board of Commissioners’ agenda and attends meetings to provide information and answer questions.
- Asset Management: Develops and manages fixed asset and surplus property disposal programs.
- Emergency Management: Participates in emergency planning and develops purchasing procedures for disasters.
- Workload Organization: Prioritizes workload, assigns tasks, monitors work progress, and provides guidance and training to staff.
- Staff Supervision: Supervises and evaluates staff, addresses employee concerns, and conducts performance appraisals.
- Budget Administration: Develops and monitors departmental budget and expenditures.
- Professional Development: Keeps updated with laws, regulations, and trends and participates in training sessions.
- Communication: Maintains communication with supervisors about work progress and issues; courteously responds to citizens’ inquiries.
- Interdepartmental Coordination: Communicates with others to enhance the efficiency of departmental operations.
- Additional duties consistent with the role and function.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Public Administration, Purchasing, Accounting, Material Management and Logistics, Contracting, or a related field, and
- At least seven years of experience in public sector procurement and contracting, with two of those years being in a leadership position; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Must possess and maintain a valid certification as a Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or a Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO).
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Salary : $95,679
