The Procurement Services Manager provides high-level leadership within the Countys predominantly decentralized procurement program and serves as the chief procurement advisor in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Finance Director, this position oversees the Countys procurement strategy, compliance efforts, policy development, and operational guidance. The role supervises a team of three and ensures alignment of day-to-day purchasing operations with strategic County goals.

Examples of Duties:

The duties listed below are not all that may be assigned, but are considered essential for an employee to perform.

Oversee centralized and decentralized purchasing operations. Collaborate with departments to develop cost-effective strategies, including cooperative purchasing agreements and leveraging state contracts.

Partner with departments through request for proposal (RFP) and bid processes. Review draft solicitations, assist with vendor evaluations, and promote vendor accountability during the contract lifecycle.

Serve as the subject-matter expert on Uniform Guidance (UG) requirements; educate departments, update policies and procedures, and review federally funded contracts for compliance.

Develop, implement, and update local procurement policies and procedures. Educate stakeholders on best practices and statutory requirements

Review contracts and change orders for compliance, completeness, and alignment with County policy and relevant state or federal requirements. Coordinate with departments and the County Attorney regarding legal and procedural concerns.

Serve as a Deputy Finance Officer, which authorizes this position to preaudit contracts and purchase orders.

Monitor vendor performance, prepare end-of-year vendor reporting, and promote efficient, ethical vendor engagement. Negotiate multi-department contracts to optimize pricing and value. Maintain vendor records and enforce vendor procedures.

Oversee the Purchasing Card Program and ensure program integrity and compliance.

Manage purchasing and contract modules in the Tyler Munis system. Train users, develop documentation, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate fiscal year-end processes and audits.

Approve purchase requisitions and ensure adherence to relevant laws and contract terms. Follow up with departments on missing documentation or clarifications.

Salary Range: $97,800.04 - $161,400.20 (Anticipated hiring range: $105,000 - $130,000)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Minimum of seven years of progressive procurement experience.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Additional Information:

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in local government procurement, with preference for experience in a North Carolina local government setting. Familiarity with the Tyler Munis financial system. Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO), North Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing (NCAGP) Certification, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) - NIGP, or NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) Prior supervisory experience Experience leading policy development, audit support, and strategic procurement initiatives.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

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