Courts Procurement Manager - Clerk of the Board and Procurement (Clerk of the Court and Comptroller)

Job ID 103778 Location Downtown Full/Part Time Full-Time Exempt from Classified Service Yes Minimum Rate 110514.14 Min Pay Frequency Yearly Maximum Rate 182432.94 Max Pay Frequency Yearly Regular/Temporary Regular Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A minimum of five years of professional experience in a large, centralized purchasing operation serving multiple departments or agencies, including developing solicitations, evaluating vendor proposals, and negotiating and administering contracts, to include two years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in operations is required. Recruitment Notes This is advanced professional, administrative, and supervisory procurement work within the Procurement Management Division of the Clerk of the Board and Procurement Department at the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller (COCC). The Courts Procurement Manager directs the development, solicitation, award, and administration of contracts supporting Clerk operations, including consulting services, information technology, records management, court-related services, goods, and other services necessary to advance the Clerk's mission. The Courts Procurement Manager is responsible for supervising professional procurement staff, including Senior Contracts and Procurement Officers and other assigned personnel, engaged in the full range of procurement and contract administration activities. Responsibilities include planning and assigning work, reviewing staff work products, developing performance standards, evaluating staff performance, administering discipline as necessary, and managing staff workload to ensure timely and effective delivery of the Division's procurement obligations. The Courts Procurement Manager works in coordination with Clerk executives, department heads, and end-user staff to draft noncompetitive acquisition contracts such as Bid Waivers, Legacy, and Sole Source contracts; and develop solicitations such as Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and Requests for Information. Related responsibilities include establishing vendor requirements, developing contract-specific language, and structuring evaluation criteria appropriate to the scope of each solicitation. The Courts Procurement Manager must exercise considerable independent judgment and technical expertise to maintain the integrity of the Clerk's contracting processes, ensure accountability, preserve clear audit trails, and provide sound justification for evaluation and selection determinations. General supervision is received from the Assistant Director, who reviews work through personal conferences, written reports, and periodic performance review, in furtherance of the professional management of the Clerk's procurement and contracting activities. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Professional Certification issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) is highly preferred. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, assign, direct, and evaluate the work of Senior and non-Senior Contracts and Procurement Officers and supporting procurement staff, such as draft solicitations, contract documents, and award recommendation memoranda, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable procurement standards, and provide clear, substantive feedback prior to advancement or execution. Establish performance expectations and unit standards and ensure work products, timelines, and procedural steps are executed consistently and in proper sequence. Review and approve leave, overtime, and work schedule adjustments; ensure adequate staff coverage for critical procurement operations. Conduct preliminary discussions with departmental officials to plan and prioritize projects. Provide assistance to competitive solicitation evaluation committees on technical, procurement, and procedural matters. Provide oversight of contract negotiation meetings. Assist in the negotiatio…

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