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El Paso Water · 1 day ago

Lead Procurement and Contract Analyst

El Paso, TX

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $96K/yr

4+ years exp

El Paso Water is a municipal utility company serving the City of El Paso, TX, and they are seeking a Lead Procurement and Contract Analyst. The role involves overseeing and coordinating the preparation of bid requests and contracts, managing purchasing activities, and supervising assigned personnel to ensure effective procurement processes.

Service IndustryWaterWater Purification

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, update, and recommend implementation of purchasing policies and procedures

Oversee and monitor assigned day-to-day purchasing activities in accordance with State purchasing regulations, department policies, funding constraints, and accepted purchasing practices while in compliance with Federal, State, and City codes and regulations

Coordinate management of contractors and suppliers, design consultants, boards, and other City personnel and departments as needed to complete purchasing contracts and requests for bids

Make presentations, as required

Respond to requests for reports and financial information as requested by management

Review and edit work product to ensure error-free reports for purchasing activities

Coordinate and facilitate the production of goods, services, and construction bid documents

Administer bid process including advertisement, opening bids, and providing recommendations for approval/disapproval of award to supervisors

Issue notice to proceed once the award is approved and receive completed contract documents

Review documents to ensure the correctness of all required forms as applicable such as insurance, bonds, and other required documentation

Assess market conditions to ensure cost-effective purchases of capital and operational equipment, materials, and supplies

Evaluate life cycle costing, economic order quantity, buy versus lease, order consolidation, etc

Coordinate disposal of excess material and equipment through public auction

Administer contracts, negotiate, and resolve contract disputes with contractors and suppliers

Develop in conjunction with Risk Management insurance and surety bond requirements

Supervise assigned personnel

Guide staff on the preparation of procurement documents and the evaluation of bids and proposals

Supervise directly and through subordinate supervisors

Appraise employee performance and review evaluations by subordinate supervisors

Provide for training and development

Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially

Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony

Interview applicants and recommend hire, terminate, transfer, discipline, and other employee status changes

Qualification

Purchasing experienceSupervisory experienceCPPBCPPO certificationBachelor's DegreeCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Four (4) years of purchasing experience, including two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity

Valid Texas Class 'C' Driver's License or equivalent from another state by time of appointment

Certification as a Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council within two (2) years following appointment (Depending on the area of assignment)