Senior Procurement Specialist

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Senior Procurement Specialist

Salary

$73,866.00 - $84,999.98 Annually

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33405

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

HHD - Administrative Services Division

Opening Date

06/18/2024

Closing Date

7/8/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTRESTED

Division: Administrative Services

Section: Contracts & Procurement

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* Some Evenings & Weekends

*Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and directs the procurement of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services on a competitive basis and oversees the creation of contract specifications and standards for the City or a large City department characterized by industrial and/or high-tech operations and/or facilities.

• Develops, interprets, reviews and recommends new or improved City and/or departmental procurement policies and procedures to ensure economy and efficiency of operation.

• Researches, writes, evaluates and approves complex bid proposals, contracts and specifications for the purchasing of complex, high-tech and capital equipment, materials and services.

• Assigns work, trains and provides guidance to buyers and support staff. Typically supervises and evaluates buyers and support staff.

• Confers with City engineering, operations, maintenance and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications. Researches and recommends type and quality of materials, supplies and equipment.

• Establishes priorities and standards for procurement projects and contracts. Conducts pre-bid meetings and explains and interprets specifications and standards to vendors and department and City officials

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

(6) Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis are required.

Professional purchasing experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

NONE

PREFERENCES

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.

Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analyses are required.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION NO

SALARY INFORMATION: General Funds

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-4882 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current City of Houston employee?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which best describes your education?

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• Doctorate/PhD

  04

  Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Business Administration

• Finance

• Materials Management

• Engineering

• Purchasing

• Other

• I have no degree

  05

  Which of the following best describes your level of procurement experience?

• No Experience

• 1 - 3 years experience

• 4 -6 years experience

• More than 6 years experience

  06

  What is your level of expertise in SAP?

• No Experience

• 1 -3 years experience

• 4 -6 years experience

• More than 6 years experience

  07

  What is your level of experience in Contract Development?

• No Experience

• 1 - 3 years experience

• 4 - 6 years experience

• More than 6 years experience

  08

  What specialized certifications or training do you have? Enter complete certification name (No Acronyms)

  Required Question