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CH2M HILL OMI is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Purchasing Manager position that will support the City of Sandy Springs, GA.

The purpose of this position is to manage the centralized purchasing function for the client. The incumbent is responsible for recommending, seeking approval for, implementing and enforcing the policies and procedures that govern the department’s acquisition of a wide range of supplies, equipment and services in compliance with the purchasing guidelines set by the client, as well as all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The incumbent also analyzes and reconciles accounting data and transactions that require knowledge of complex accounting and financial rules, regulations, and principles, seeking out trends that indicate potential problems and recommending solutions.

Basic Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, or related field
• Five (5) years of purchasing experience including two (2) years in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Must posses a valid State driver’s license

This position will primarily be responsible for all purchasing and contracting within the school district. Responsibilities will be to: review request for solicitations for adequate specifications and scope of work, proper descriptions and completeness of information; prepare invitations for bids, requests for proposals, request for information and pre-qualification solicitations; conduct in-depth research, benchmarking and trend analysis regarding changes that occur in the different sections of the assigned industry/markets; perform advanced analytical work and research in determining which method of procurement is appropriate; develops, executes and administers major contracts of significant complexity for diverse services/commodities; contact vendors to resolve contractual problems and to gain knowledge of the products, sources, prices and marketing practices design; lead the evaluation team through the solicitation process; conduct pre bid/proposal conferences; conduct dispute and protest debriefings/meetings; terminate contracts if appropriate for convenience or default and settle factors in a fair manner to the contractor; train district personnel on purchasing policies and procedures; train vendors on how to do business with the district; approves and signs daily purchase orders that are in compliance with established board purchasing policy perform all duties in compliance with Clayton County Board of Education and Georgia Department of Education rules, regulations and policy, as well as, applicable state and federal laws; and perform any other duties as directed by Director of Purchasing.

This leadership position is responsible for the purchasing process guided by the strategic direction of the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) and DHR. The position will report directly to the Director of the Office of Financial Services. Under limited direction, the incumbent will direct the procurement operations for DHR. Directly and through subordinate professional staff, the procurement officer will monitor specifications procurement processes according to established procedures, professional standards.