Purchase Director

Description

Examples of Duties

• Performs other related duties to ensure the accomplishment of the strategic priorities of the City.

Typical Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex procurement concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including non-technical staff and the public.
• Knowledge of public procurement principles, including strategic sourcing, cooperative purchasing, and lifecycle cost analysis.
• .Strong ethical judgment consistent with NIGP and NASPO codes of conduct.
• Knowledge of available vendors and current prices.

• Knowledge of federal, state and city purchasing laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver procurement training programs.
• Skill in data analysis, contract performance metrics, and procurement trend reporting.
• Skills in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skills in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skills in the operation of standard office equipment.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
The Chief Financial Officer assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES
Guidelines include city ordinances, state and federal laws, Brook’s Act requirements, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied management and supervisory duties. The variety of goods and services, strict regulations, and strict timelines contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to manage city purchasing activities. Successful performance helps ensure the quality and cost-effectiveness of goods and services purchased by the city.

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, elected and appointed officials, department heads, other city employees, vendors, contractors, other purchasing professionals, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, negotiate or settle matters and resolve problems.

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office.

• Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Five years of progressively responsible procurement experience, preferably in government or public sector.
• Professional certification preferred or required within 18 months of appointment: NIGP-CPP, CPPO, or equivalent.

The City of Lawrenceville offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

Health

• Health insurance benefits become active on the 31st day of employment. Health benefits include major medical, dental, and vision. There are three options.
• PPO – Options A & B with HRA (HRA is City funded through wellness program initiatives).
• HDP with HSA (HSA is City funded through wellness initiatives and also voluntarily employee funded).

• Retirement plans are Defined Contribution (401a), and Deferred Compensation (457b).
  • The 401a (City makes a 4% contribution beginning on first pay period after hire date)
  • 457b (Employee contributions only)
• If an employee contributes at least 4% into the 457b, which is voluntary, the City will make an additional 6% contribution into the 401a, totaling 10% into the employee’s 401a.
• Each contribution is a percentage of the employee’s earnings for that pay period.
• There is a graduated vesting schedule into the 401a plan.
  • One year - 20%
  • Two years – 40%
  • Three years – 60%
  • Four years – 80%
  • Five years – 100%

• There is City paid short-term disability, long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) and life insurance that pays two times the employee’s annual salary. Employees can opt into supplemental life insurance for self, spouse and children and pay the premium.

• New Year's Day
• MLK Day
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Juneteenth
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• Employees earn PTO in lieu of individual vacation and sick leave; PTO is earned as follows:
  • First year of service – 3.692 hours per pay period (Department Directors accrue PTO hours at a rate of 5.538 from first day and moving forward until after ten years of service).
  • 1-5 years of service – 5.538 hours per pay period
  • 5-10 years of service – 7.384 hours per pay period
  • 10-15 years of service – 9.230 hours per pay period
  • Over 15 years of service – 11.076 hours per pay period
• Salaried employees are given 40 hours of Comp Vacation on January 1st of each year, that must be used by December 31st of that same year.

• Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis; pay periods begin on Sunday and payday is every other Thursday. There is a mandatory direct deposit requirement.

• Tuition Reimbursement towards associate’s, bachelor’s or master’s degrees, available to all full-time employees after one year of employment. (exclusions apply)