What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director, Purchasing position at St. Louis County, MO?
Assist with directing and overseeing activities to plan, organize and direct purchasing for all County Departments.
This position is only be available to staff within the Administration Department.
As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability.
To learn more County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
- Assist in directing a centralized system for the acquisition of goods, equipment, services, construction bids and supplies.
- Oversee buying and contracting staff and related support staff.
- Manage terms and contracts, and mediate contract disputes involving external parties in a fair and equitable manner.
- Implement and develop purchasing policies and processes.
- Administer briefings and requests for legislation for senior management and County Council approval.
- Uphold other items as required by St. Louis County Charter 1979, Article IV, Section 4.080 and Chapter 107 Title I SLCRO 1974.
- Represent the Division and serve in the Division Director's absence.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and six years of experience in procurement.
This position is only be available to staff within the Administration Department.
Additional Information
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
