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Assistant Director of Purchasing

Salary

$79,818.00 - $105,243.00 Annually

Location

30 Church Street Rochester, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

24HH1066FIA10

Department

Finance

Bureau

Purchasing

Opening Date

06/10/2024

Closing Date

6/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

General Description

This key administrative role involves coordinating purchasing policies and procedures for the City of Rochester or overseeing staff in these tasks. Responsibilities entail frequent interaction with vendors, bureau, and department heads or their delegates. The incumbent must ensure compliance with relevant state and local laws. General supervision is received from the Purchasing Director with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgement in the performance of the duties. In the absence of the Purchasing Director, this employee will assume the role of Purchasing Director with complete authority to implement policies and operational decisions. Supervision extends to both professional and clerical staff. Additional tasks are performed as necessary.

CITY RESIDENCY WILL BE REQUIRED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF HIRE.

Typical Work Activities

• Engages in high-level administrative decision making regarding Public Work, MWBE and Compliance;

• Oversees the daily operations of the MWBE Officer, MWBE Analyst, Compliance Director and Purchasing Control Clerk to ensure organizational efficacy in the management of MWBE, Public Work and Compliance related work;

• Assists in coordinating the City's purchasing activities to ensure equity in administration of vendor soliciting and selection;

• Assists in reviewing purchasing procedures and standards for departments;

• Coordinates and/or conducts feasibility studies and market research to ensure meeting all procurement goals and objectives;

• Reviews and ensures the integrity of MWBE Analyst, Compliance Analyst and Business Analyst reporting;

• Reviews and creates changes in legislation applicable to City purchasing operations and advises the Purchasing Director of the impact on policy and procedure;

• Assists in preparation of annual budget and periodic reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or Equivalent: PLUS:

A. Masters Degree in Business or closely related field, AND three (3) years of responsible professional experience in business or public administration, including experience in purchasing, contract administration, budget administration or finance, and supervisory experience. This should include demonstrated knowledge of MWBE; Supplier Diversity and Public Works Contracting and Compliance.

OR

B. Bachelors degree PLUS five (5) years experience as stated in A.

For full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For less-than full-time employees:

The City of Rochester offers numerous growth opportunities to include the potential to transition into full-time, permanent employment.

Agency

City of Rochester (NY)

Address

30 Church Street Room 103A Rochester, New York, 14614

Phone

585-428-7115

Website

http://www.cityofrochester.gov

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