Purchasing Commissioner Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/toledooh/jobs/newprint/4795497) Apply  Purchasing Commissioner Salary $81,033.19 - $120,772.01 Annually Location Toledo, OH Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00002 Department Finance Division Purchasing and Supplies Opening Date 01/17/2025 Closing Date 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Purchasing Commissioner is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the city-wide procurement and contract compliance operations and activities. The primary objective of this position is to purchase the goods and services the departments need to serve the citizens at the best value. The Division of Purchasing strives to make decisions in the City's and citizens' best interests using sound and consistent purchasing practices. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: + Provides managerial direction for the Division of Purchasing for a wide variety of administrative and fiscal activities related to procurement, contract compliance and prevailing wage regulation. + Provides managerial direction regarding compliance with the City of Toledo Charter and the Toledo Municipal Code related to procurement and contracting. + Establishes goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations; evaluates progress to determine whether goals and objectives are being met. + Directs divisional personnel operations. + Develops, controls and administers the divisional budget. + Keeps abreast of current developments in purchasing strategies and makes recommendations to the Finance Director. + Represents and acts as liaison for the City of Toledo with public and private agencies, civic groups, the news media and the general public on issues relating to purchasing activities. + Hears employee complaints and grievances, makes adjustments, and/or recommends disposition of same. + Participates in the interview process for potential employees and makes recommendations regarding appointments. + Other duties as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of: + SAP or equivalent ERP system and Microsoft Office. + City operations and organization structures which may include government finance and public and private procurement. + Purchasing methods and techniques. + Contracting, bonding. + Financial analysis techniques. + Principles of budgeting. Skill in: + Presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, orally and in writing. + Operation of computer and relevant software. + Conducting effective internet searches. Ability to: + Plan, organize, assign, direct, coordinate and review the work of subordinate personnel. + Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Analyze date, define problems and recommend solutions. + Oversee and coordinate procurement and purchasing activities. + Manage physical resources. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS: + Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Finance or a closely related area and five (5) years of progressive experience in the procurement field. + A Master’s degree will substitute for two (2) years of experience. + Two (2) years of supervisory experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS: + Certified Purchasing Professional; governmental procurement experience. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, sit, kneel, and stoop. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to drive or travel to various work sites will be necessary. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually low. The position may frequently require extended work hours. Employee will need to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419)-245-1500 Class Code: Commissioner - Administrative Services (7335) The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees. Health Insurance The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services. Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Group Life Insurance City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code. Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio. OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary. For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/ Deferred Compensation & 401(K) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral. Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels. For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp 401(k) The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k). Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations. Roth 401(k) The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan. Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service. Employer City of Toledo Address One Government Center Ste 1920 Toledo, Ohio, 43604 Phone 419-245-1500 Website http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email