The Riverside Regional Jail is actively seeking a full-time Purchasing Manager to perform work of considerable difficulty in purchasing various commodities and services for the Jail. Responsibilities include:
Management of competitive procurement processes, formal and informal, in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and policies and procedures.Conduct innovative, complex procurements.Review and analyze assigned procurement requisitions.Responsible for determination of the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized for the source selection of high profile and complex goods and services.Coordinate, assist, research, analyze and develop scopes of work, specifications, evaluation methods, and criteria for development of IFB's and RFP's for goods and services contracts.Provide guidance, educate and advise using departments during the process of evaluating bids and proposals.Review and analyze justifications for award/non-award to ensure the integrity of the procurement procedures.Plan, coordinate, and conduct pre-bid/preproposal conferences for the procurement of major and complex goods and services.Identify, evaluate the benefits, and coordinate cooperative procurements.Conduct and manage negotiations; conduct procurement and administer contracts, work with firm's legal counsel, during the development of contracts and bid/contract disputes.Respond to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act.Conduct onsite visitations of vendor facilities to ensure vendors' capability of successfully meeting contractual obligations.Review and approve requests for changes in goods and services contracts.Manage multiple projects.Ability to use a variety of information technology systems to perform daily tasks.Perform other work as required.Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or Marketing and at least three (3) years of experience in a public environment. Any equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Candidate must have considerable knowledge of public procurement policies, regulations and procedures, to include the Virginia Public Procurement Act. Must have knowledge and experience with the development and administration of complex contracts, as well as experience executing procurements using RFPs and IFBs. Desire the candidate to have knowledge and experience with leading complex project management teams and improving business processes. Candidate should have the ability to do advanced data analysis including data collection and research. Excellent communication skills resulting in positive, helpful, effective oral and written communications. Candidate should demonstrate the ability to function independently, successfully handle multiple priorities, and function effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent problem identification, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills to include the ability to motivate, mentor, train others; and promote teamwork. Must possess the ability to report clearly, both orally and in written form.
Full-Time: $62,566 – $120,229 To apply, submit a completed Riverside Regional Jail application. An application may be obtained from the Richmond/Petersburg V.E.C., the Jail site, or by accessing our website at www.rrjva.org. Resumes may be included, but will not be considered in lieu of a completed Jail application. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at (804) 524-6600.
Riverside Regional Jail
ATTN: Human Resources Office
500 FOLAR Trail
N. Prince George, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 524-6600
Fax: (804) 524-6659
Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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