Senior Procurement Specialist-Aviation (Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Procurement Manager, responsible for reviewing and processes the procurement of complex and high-profile goods and services over $70,000. Work will include the administration of bids and proposals and maintenance of city contracts and agreements, negotiation of contracts, preparation and review of bids and proposals.

Job Description

Overview

The Senior Procurement Specialist reviews, processes, and provides expertise in the procurement of complex and high-profile goods and services for the City of Dallas. Administers bids and proposals, maintains city contracts and agreements, negotiates various purchasing contracts, and prepares and reviews bids and proposals.

Essential Functions

1 Reviews, checks, and evaluates bids, specifications, and award recommendations for all procurement or purchasing requiring City Council approval to ensure applicable laws and procedures are followed and quality purchases are made by the City and its departments.

2 Supervises and provides lead direction and guidance to staff to maintain productivity; reviews and monitors all purchasing contracts for completeness and compliance with Federal, State and City code and regulations.

• 3 Researches and investigates procurement issues and prepares responses to the City Manager’s Office, City
• Council, City Attorney, and City Auditor’s Office; responds to vendor protests and assists executive staff in
• resolving issues regarding bids, proposals, specifications, high-tech procurement, exempt and emergency
• purchases, and other large scale purchases.

4 Assists with the testing and implementation of software utilized by the Office of Procurement Services; reviews processes and procedures to ensure seamless integration with software and efficiencies; participates in the development and implementation of new and updated processes and procedures for operational efficiency.

5 Provides procurement support in the issuance of notices, reconciliation of complex problems, and vendor
protests.

6 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

1 Knowledge of purchasing and procurement practices, procedures, and methods.

2 Ability to perform mathematical computations with accuracy and efficiency.

3 Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

4 Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• 5 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• 6 Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• 7 Providing leadership, guidance, and senior level oversight for other buyers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of Buying or Purchasing experience.

Salary Range

$58,800.09 - $70,582.62

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.