Mecklenburg County
Procurement Lead Position
Perform high level administrative and technical duties associated with spending categories and develop sourcing strategies for procurement. This lead position is responsible for complex procurement processes and serves as a value added resource for Mecklenburg County departments. Essential Functions Develop and implement sourcing plans and tactics for assigned portfolio to effectively manage associated activities Develop spend analysis, financial modeling, direct negotiations, legal collaboration, and contract integration with electronic tools Support management of one or more groups of similar and/or related contracts as assigned Lead complex projects which may include interactions with senior level executives across the county Develop and maintain product, service and contractual expertise within assigned categories Ensure proposals and quotes are completely and appropriately completed; verify product, pricing information and contact vendors if needed Produce reports tracking contract expiration dates or spending for assigned categories or departments Monitor and analyze a variety of financial records and data sources Prepare related special reports and studies, including cost studies, budgetary reports and related documentation Provide technical procurement assistance and guidance to other departments in planning and monitoring their sourcing and contracting operations Minimum Qualifications Experience: Minimum of four years of experience in managing enterprise wide sourcing and contracting projects and in the related areas of sourcing metrics, budget control, performance analysis, and contract management; utilizing intermediate features of Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis; experience using electronic procurement/vendor management software. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics or Supply Chain Management. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes Licenses and Certifications May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License May require professional certifications Preferred Qualifications Professional certification such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM or PMP Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Supply Chain Management Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of In-depth procurement practices and techniques, preferably in the public entity or local government space Applicable procurement statutes, ordinances and codes Accounting and budgeting process as it relates to procurement transactions Contract law, terms and conditions Principles and processes for providing customer service Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar Principles and processes for providing customer service Skills Problem solving Organization and time management Interpretation of contract documents Highly effective communicator specifically in highly technical subject matter Ability to manage large groups of stakeholders, often times including senior leadership members Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other county employees and the public Proficiency in financial analysis Interpretation of financial documents Qualitative and quantitative analysis Abilities Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties Computer Skills Advanced in various computer applications and software including Microsoft Office Suite Work Environment Works in an office setting with moderate noise Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform high level administrative and technical duties associated with spending categories and develop sourcing strategies for procurement. This lead position is responsible for complex procurement processes and serves as a value added resource for Mecklenburg County departments. Essential Functions Develop and implement sourcing plans and tactics for assigned portfolio to effectively manage associated activities Develop spend analysis, financial modeling, direct negotiations, legal collaboration, and contract integration with electronic tools Support management of one or more groups of similar and/or related contracts as assigned Lead complex projects which may include interactions with senior level executives across the county Develop and maintain product, service and contractual expertise within assigned categories Ensure proposals and quotes are completely and appropriately completed; verify product, pricing information and contact vendors if needed Produce reports tracking contract expiration dates or spending for assigned categories or departments Monitor and analyze a variety of financial records and data sources Prepare related special reports and studies, including cost studies, budgetary reports and related documentation Provide technical procurement assistance and guidance to other departments in planning and monitoring their sourcing and contracting operations Minimum Qualifications Experience: Minimum of four years of experience in managing enterprise wide sourcing and contracting projects and in the related areas of sourcing metrics, budget control, performance analysis, and contract management; utilizing intermediate features of Microsoft Excel to conduct financial analysis; experience using electronic procurement/vendor management software. Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, Economics or Supply Chain Management. Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes Licenses and Certifications May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License May require professional certifications Preferred Qualifications Professional certification such as CPPB, CPPO, CPSM or PMP Graduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or Supply Chain Management Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of In-depth procurement practices and techniques, preferably in the public entity or local government space Applicable procurement statutes, ordinances and codes Accounting and budgeting process as it relates to procurement transactions Contract law, terms and conditions Principles and processes for providing customer service Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar Principles and processes for providing customer service Skills Problem solving Organization and time management Interpretation of contract documents Highly effective communicator specifically in highly technical subject matter Ability to manage large groups of stakeholders, often times including senior leadership members Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other county employees and the public Proficiency in financial analysis Interpretation of financial documents Qualitative and quantitative analysis Abilities Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one's understanding of major business functions, industry trends and own organization's position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one's area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences Negotiation: Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties Computer Skills Advanced in various computer applications and software including Microsoft Office Suite Work Environment Works in an office setting with moderate noise Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.