Summary

Maintain and coordinate Electrical Operations inventory. Originate, manage, and coordinate procurement needs for Electrical Operations.  Originate and manage contracts for goods or services.

Essential Functions

• Participation in contract development and maintenance;
• Participation in specification development, implementation, and maintenance;
• Request quotes from vendors following purchasing policy;
• Enter requisitions for direct purchases of equipment for the Electric Utility;
• Procurement evaluation and award recommendation;
• Issue, manage and close purchase orders;
• Maintain a system of procurement life cycle data and provide frequent status reports to relevant stakeholders; 
• Frequent data collection and analysis of material inventory levels, usage, and locations;
• Management and oversight of multiple capital improvement project accounts;
• Organization and management of records;
• Frequent outreach and meeting participation with suppliers and vendors;
• Respond to emergency call-out as needed during system restoration;
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Completion of an associate’s degree in business, engineering or related field with an additional six years of procurement, supply chain management or technical engineering; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge and abilities:

Valid Current Driver's License
Texas Contract Developer, (CTCD) Preferred
 

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of procurement;
• Government code, purchasing standards that regulate municipalities;
• Basic principles of material and equipment used by electric utilities;
• Basic mathematics;
• Writing of specifications/contracts.

Ability to:

• Manage multiple projects and prioritize work appropriately with limited supervision;
• Operate a computer using Microsoft suite products; and procurement software;
• Learn and integrate new software into daily practices; 
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbal and written;
• Effectively work with outside vendors and City departments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers; 
• Prepare and administer a budget;
• Constantly maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail;

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand and walk during shift;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
• Continuously reach below shoulder height and frequently reach above or at shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.  

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.