Director of Procurement
The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns . JOB SUMMARY This is a highly responsible senior management level position and a member of the senior management leadership team. The purpose of this classification is to provide strategic vision and leadership for the direction and management of procurement operations of the District which includes: competitive bidding, contract negotiation, procurement compliance and control, and the acquisition of materials and services to support the District's operating and capital requirements. Pursuant to the By-Laws of The Metropolitan District, Sections B2e and B4a, the person appointed to this position will be an officer of The Metropolitan District. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, finance or related field with master's level course work in either field; supplemented by a minimum of ten (10) years' previous experience that includes public sector procurement functions and operations, including three (3) years' managerial experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience, substituting on a year-for-year basis, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification. Must have a valid driver's license . Preferred experience MBA or MPA preferred. Professional certification such as Certified Public Purchasing Officer, Certified Professional Purchasing Manager, or equivalent certifications preferred. Experience in cradle to grave public procurement Federal, State, Public or Private Utility, and/or local Municipal experience desired Well-rounded procurement experience with all types of industries including Goods/Materials, Construction, Service, and Information Technology Experience managing multiple bidding processes/procedures, and evaluation methods Procurement, Management, or Supply Chain Logistics desired PERFORMANCE APTITUDES Data Utilization : Requires the ability to synthesize, hypothesize, and/or theorize concerning data and/or information involving modification of existing policies, strategies and/or methods to meet unique or unusual conditions. Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles. Human Interaction : Requires the ability to function in a director capacity for a major organizational unit requiring significant internal and external interaction. Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions, including necessary computer related skills. Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize synthesis data and information, as well as reference, descriptive, design, advisory, and consulting data and information. Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; and may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations. Functional Reasoning : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to implement both intellectual and practical relationships. Involves responsibility for consideration and analysis of complex organization problems of major functions. Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in critical and/or unexpected situations involving risk to the organization. ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability : Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. https://themdc.applicantpro.com/jobs/3973050-79053.html
