What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Director position at City of Montgomery, AL?
Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to lead all procurement efforts and oversee all procurement activities for the City of Montgomery, ensuring efficient, transparent, and compliant acquisition of goods and services. Responsibilities include managing staff, developing and enforcing procurement policies, overseeing competitive bidding, managing vendor relationships, and monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The employee prepares and manages the department budget, directs procurement operations, maintains centralized records, and establishes strategic goals to enhance efficiency. They also stay updated on trends and advancements to optimize processes through data-driven insights. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Financial Officer.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible government procurement experience, including five (5) years in a leadership or managerial role overseeing procurement operations. Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local procurement laws, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), is required. Must possess strong contract negotiation skills, budget management experience, and the ability to develop and implement procurement policies and procedures.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training, and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Procurement Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be scored to rank the qualified applicants on the eligible register and tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
