Manager - Procurement, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

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The Purchasing Manager manages, directs, and provides daily guidance, direction, and oversight for Purchasing operations and Buyer staff. Reviews and approves solicitation specifications, addendums, bid/score tabulations, recommendations, and agenda items, resolves vendor disputes, and develops and implements policies and procedures.
 

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement practices, procedures, and methods.

• Managing procurement activities, operations, staff, and vendor relations for a large-scale purchasing division.

• Ability to perform mathematical computations with accuracy and efficiency.

• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.

• Supervising staff, handling personnel issues, monitoring timecards and general payroll, and developing policies and procedures.

Five (5) years of purchasing experience and two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or Public Administration, Public Relations, Finance, or Human Relations.

Texas Driver's License

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.