POSITION SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Commissioner is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the city-wide procurement and contract compliance operations and activities. The primary objective of this position is to purchase the goods and services the departments need to serve the citizens at the best value. The Division of Purchasing strives to make decisions in the City's and citizens' best interests using sound and consistent purchasing practices.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides managerial direction for the Division of Purchasing for a wide variety of administrative and fiscal activities related to procurement, contract compliance and prevailing wage regulation.
Provides managerial direction regarding compliance with the City of Toledo Charter and the Toledo Municipal Code related to procurement and contracting.
Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met.
Directs divisional personnel operations.
Develops, controls and administers the divisional budget.
Keeps abreast of current developments in purchasing strategies and makes recommendations to the Finance Director.
Represents and acts as liaison for the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, civic groups, the news media and the general public on issues relating to purchasing activities.
Hears employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and/or recommends disposition of same.
Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments.
Other duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

SAP or equivalent ERP system and Microsoft Office.
City operations and organization structures which may include government finance and public and private procurement.
Purchasing methods and techniques.
Contracting, bonding.
Financial analysis techniques.
Principles of budgeting.

Skill in:

Presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing.
Operation of computer and relevant software.
Conducting effective internet searches.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate and review the work of subordinate personnel.
Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Analyze date, define problems and recommend solutions.
Oversee and coordinate procurement and purchasing activities.
Manage physical resources.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance or a closely related area and five (5) years of progressive experience in the procurement field.
A Master’s degree will substitute for two (2) years of experience.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Purchasing Professional; governmental procurement experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, and stoop. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to drive or travel to various work sites will be necessary. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The position may frequently require extended work hours. Employee will need to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419)-245-1500

Class Code: Commissioner - Administrative Services (7335)

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