Procurement Manager

Fire Department Procurement Manager

This is a provisional appointment. Under administrative direction, this role will oversee the procurement function for all Fire Department units and appropriate outside entities as necessary.

Responsibilities include:

• Being the primary contact in City Purchasing for the Fire Department, including supplying specifications, assistance in the bidding/RFP process as requested and assistance in contract execution.
• Developing supplier management strategies and transitions in key product and service areas and working with City Purchasing to ensure their execution as appropriate.
• Implementing and managing all supplier contracts with one- to three-year terms.
• Adhering to all procurement laws including 30B and Chapter 149.
• Working closely with the Law department for clarification and interpretation of contract law.
• Working with staff to develop specifications for supplies, equipment, and service contracts.
• Developing and monitoring supplier performance measures.
• Developing and implementing procedures to promote efficiency and improved performance, including cost control programs.

Minimum entrance qualifications include:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and/or accounting is required.
• Procurement experience is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred and may be substituted for two (2) years of experience.
• Demonstrated and proven organizational skills for compliance and reporting purposes.
• A broad knowledge of procurement, supplier management, and vendor relationship management.
• Past experience with procurement laws, e.g., 30B and Chapter 149 preferred.
• Ability to define or recommend procurement and supplier management strategies and recommend solutions.
• Demonstrated financial analysis skills in a business setting using PC-based software packages (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, etc.) or other appropriate technology.
• Prior experience with an integrated financial management system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.) preferred.
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, including e-mail.
• Proven ability to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
• A basic understanding of public safety and governmental operations is preferred.

Pre-employment drug test required. Boston residency required. Terms: Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-5. Hours per week: 35.

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

Benefits

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future.
• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees.
• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs.
• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.