Metropolitan District Commission · 20 hours ago
Director of Procurement
Hartford,CT,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$187K/yr - $261K/yr
10+ years expThe Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides essential services such as water supply and pollution control to its member municipalities. They are seeking a Director of Procurement to lead procurement operations, ensuring compliance and strategic management of procurement processes, contract negotiations, and resource acquisition to support the District's operational needs.
Non ProfitWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Plans and directs all procurement programs, objectives and operations. Analyzes information on the effectiveness and efficiency of procurement programs and procedures, ensures compliance with all applicable District policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal regulations
Participates in strategic and management governance processes of the organization as a member of the senior management team to foster leadership and vision for the procurement, and contract compliance and control functions of the District
Provides over site of purchases to ensure the obtaining of maximum value from expenditures of funds administered through District accounts, insuring that all procedural and regulatory requirements are met
Oversees the negotiation and management of contracts for all District functions. Provides over site and direction on complex contracts ensuring policies are consistent, processes fair and quality assurance control standards are rigorously enforced. Directs and manages the preparation, solicitation and evaluation of RFQs/RFPs/RFSs/RFIs, including preparing cost/price analyses
Exercises authority to execute contracts (up to the maximum amount of their delegated authority), negotiates and issues contract amendments (change orders), purchase orders and agreements in accordance with the delegation of signature authority established by District management. May act as or appoint Contract Officer for contract negotiation and approvals
Reviews and analyzes complex solicitations, budgetary estimates and price proposals from subcontractors/vendors in accordance with the District's Charter, labor, taxation, commercial and other applicable laws to determine reasonableness of prices and proposal terms and conditions. Assures implementation of Small Local Business Enterprise, minority and women owned business programs and set-asides meet District goals and funding requirements in contract and purchase
Ensures procurement staff's compliance with procurement and subcontracting policies as adopted by the District. Develops and recommends procurement structures that best utilize staff to achieve long and short-range goals. Assures compliance with use of purchasing systems, use of state qualified contractors and all other purchasing controls
Acts as District liaison with contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public on matters of procurement. Coordinates District actions with government agencies, contractors, and interested groups
Analyzes information on department's effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies best business practices and modifies operating policies and procedures. Recommends District administrative and governing policies. Advises Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on procurement operational issues
Prepares written reports and correspondence as required. Maintains compliance files in accordance with the District policies/procedures. Maintains contacts with all pertinent markets in which the District will operate
Develops budgets and controls department expenditures within fund allocations. Recommends fund transfers
Supervises assigned staff; interviews and recommends applicants for selection; assigns work; establishes performance expectations; provides training and employee development; provides guidance and advice regarding difficult issues; enforces safe work practices; evaluates employee performance; counsels employees; administers union contract language, oral and written warning and suspension; and recommends higher level discipline and other personnel actions
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance or related field with master's level course work in either field
Minimum of ten (10) years' previous experience that includes public sector procurement functions and operations
Three (3) years' managerial experience
Valid driver's license
Preferred
MBA or MPA preferred
Professional certification such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer, Certified Professional Purchasing Manager, or equivalent certifications preferred
Experience in cradle to grave public procurement
Federal, State, Public or Private Utility, and/or local Municipal experience desired
Well-rounded procurement experience with all types of industries including Goods/Materials, Construction, Service, and Information Technology
Experience managing multiple bidding processes/procedures, and evaluation methods
Procurement, Management, or Supply Chain Logistics desired
Company
Metropolitan District Commission
The Metropolitan District (MDC) is a non-profit municipal corporation chartered by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1929 to provide potable water and sewerage services on a regional basis.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Levesque
Chief Operating Officer
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