Procurement Officer Sr. / SOP Policy & Standards Manager #2308-208900-01

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• Researches, designs, implements, and updates procurement policies and standards; 
• Leads efforts to assess, develop, and update associated procedures and related business processes, templates, forms, guidelines, and training curriculums to ensure effective implementation and change management, and adoption of leading practices;
• Administers comprehensive procurement risk assessments and remediation of policy and standards, inclusive of the development and recommendation of disciplinary actions for non-compliance;
• Works closely with city, state, and federal agencies to ensure necessary due diligence in the adoption and application of legal policies and best practices standards to mitigate risks for the city;
• Researches, designs, and implements strategic procurement methodologies that are consistent with policies and standards, as well as systems and applications, and citywide objectives and initiatives;
• Develops and implements strategies to optimize processes, standards, technical procedures, workflows, procedural guides, forms, templates, and other critical work required for continuous improvement aimed at improving cycle times, reducing administrative burden, “unkinking pipes”, reducing inefficiencies, gap analysis and reduction, and effective use of skills and competencies;
• Develops internal management and staff policies, standards, responsibilities, and expectations that reflect integrity and necessary due diligence in growth and development for core procurement competencies and professional skills consistent with procedural excellence and best practices;
• Provides training, consultation, and change management in support of process efficiencies and continuous improvement;
• Administers comprehensive procurement risk assessments and remediation of procedures and processes that fail to support effectiveness and efficiency, with recommendations for disciplinary actions for non-compliance;
• Provides oversight, support, and consultations to managers and staff performing all procurement efforts utilizing statutory guidelines, policies, procedures, and best business practices; 
• Understands and consults citywide on competitive bidding laws and best practices to ensure legal compliance with all procurement activities, and acts in a liaison capacity with the attorney’s office on legal and statutory matters, updates to contract and solicitation templates, and other legal and regulatory best practices; 
• Acts independently and cross-collaborates with the Compliance & Performance Manager; and
• Performs related duties as required in support of general, specific, and unique procurement activities.

• Thorough, specialized legal expertise, and a knowledge and skilled professional capable of handling all aspects of municipal procurement. 
• Specialized knowledge in policy development and drafting with experience in defining and implementing standards and compliance based on best practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be a leader, innovator, initiator, committed, passionate, and focused, with high integrity and ethics.
• Must be capable of providing a high-level of legal, administrative, and professional work and requires a level of confidentiality of both written and verbal information.
• Ability to implement effective change management strategies that increases performance and decreases process variations that negatively impact operational support within the procurement process;
• Requires in-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal procurement laws, contracting methodologies, and best practices;
• Requires experience in process and procedure assessment and development; 
• Preferred candidate will be a highly motivated, seasoned professional able to function with minimal supervision and across multiple procurement disciplines in partnership with all levels of the organization; and
• Requires critical thinking and problem-solving skills; as well as the ability to effectively communicate and manage change across all levels of government.

• Minimum of five (5) years of legal counsel or comparable experience with an emphasis on procurement and contract development.
• Experience with a governmental entity highly desired. Local government experience preferred.
• Public purchasing, contracting, and other relevant certifications a plus (e.g. North Carolina School of Government, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Carolinas Association of Governmental Purchasing, or other similar purchasing organizations and institutions).

• Requires a J.D. degree from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s degree and equivalent work experience.  Knowledge and experience in procurement and contracting highly desirable.

• $78,814 - $98,518 Commensurate with experience 

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check and drug screening. If an applicant does not pass the background check, the offer will be rescinded. 

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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