The Deputy Director of Procurement and General Services is responsible for the day-to-day procurement of goods and services pursuant to any and all legal, policy and procedural requirements and within limits established by the Board of Commissioners which shall include but not be limited to the County of Chester Budget. This position performs the more complex and technical tasks of Invitation to Bid & Request for Proposal preparation and administration and preparing and reviewing product specifications and handle or assist with various contract negotiations, as assigned by the Director. In addition, the position is responsible for general procurement tasks including review of requisitions and/or purchase orders for accuracy, sourcing, soliciting quotations, price analysis, and procurement of goods and services. This position will supervise procurement staff and general services management staff on a daily basis, including the organization, direction, and supervision of the procurement of a wide variety of commodities and services at the discretion and direction of the Director. Work requires frequent contact with vendors and department representatives. This position is responsible for implementing the procurement strategy set by the Director in accordance with all appropriate legal and ethical requirements. This position works with the Finance Team to ensure procurement requests are for items contemplated and approved in the annual budget and long-term capital plan. Duties are performed with considerable independence and independent judgment. The position reports to/is supervised by the Director.
Relevant background checks, clearances, physicals, drug tests, and any other assessments or evaluations will be conducted after an offer of employment is given per County policy.
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have:
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Intermediate to Advanced Word skills
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Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
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Intermediate PowerPoint skills
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Intermediate Microsoft Project skills
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Basic Outlook skills (Email and Calendar)
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PeopleSoft Financial skills and/or the ability to learn PeopleSoft
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. Occasionally, the employee will need to reach above shoulders and climb stairs. On rare occasions, the employee will need to work with arms above shoulders; bend, twist or rotate at the waist; kneel, stoop, crouch or squat; climb ladders; lift or carry items; and drive a vehicle.
There is no special vision requirement for this position.
Work Environment:
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The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Other:
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This position requires professionalism.
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Ability to work extended hours, when needed.
