Procurement Compliance Manager

WORK HOURS: 8:00 AM TO 5:00 PMThis position is responsible for managing procurement quality control and compliance, supervising the P-Card program, and the development and coordination of the minority and woman-owned business (M/WBE) process. Supervises and performs an advanced and specialized review of procurement and contract administration-related materials to ensure compliance with procedural, administrative, and legal requirements.The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.Manages quality control and compliance of all procurement and contract administration-related materials and files.Monitors and verifies the accuracy of data in various informational databases.Manages P-Card program and supervises P-Card Administrator.Develop and monitor the compliance division budget consistent with City and department objectives.Consult with city departments to assist with contract compliance, grant compliance, and P-Card compliance.Interprets and applies County, City, State, and Federal procurement laws, rulings, and regulations.Develops goals, objectives, and coordinates effective training for City employees for procurement related policies and procedures.Develops and coordinates minority/woman-owned business (M/WBE) program and responds to vendor inquiries on the program initiatives and how to do business with the City.Responsible for various personnel matters including interviewing, hiring, discipline, training and development, assigning, directing, and reviewing work, performance appraisals, and related activities.Conducts special surveys; reports findings to designated supervisor.Actively participates in local, State, and/or national professional procurement associations and organizations, including the Osceola County Cooperative Purchasing Program.Prepares and submits regular reports to department heads, and City Manager or designee as required.Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and city departments to ensure responsiveness to requirements and resolve purchasing problems.Performs related work as assigned.Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field; supplemented by four (4) years of experience in municipal procurement; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP certification preferred.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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 essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Mathematics:Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic business math, algebra, and geometry.Language Ability:Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information at public meetings and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Reasoning:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Business office environment most of the time. Periodically works in a warehouse environment and outside storage areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. #J-18808-Ljbffr