Procurement and Contracts Manager
Valley Water
Annual Salary $169,250 - $216,195 DOE/DOQ
PLUS an Excellent Benefits Package!
“Providing Silicon Valley with safe, clean water
for a healthy life, environment, and economy.”
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The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is seeking an organization-wide Procurement and Contracts Unit Manager (Manager). This position/unit is in the General Services Division, a centralized service division that also provides warehouse services, vehicle and equipment management, facilities management, and business and customer support services across the organization. Being centralized, this position will interface with multiple departments and oversee, guide, and develop a team of 13 procurement staff. Valley Water is a special district, and one of the largest water utilities in the heart of Silicon Valley. The ideal candidate could be a procurement and contracts expert from either the public or private sector, with experience in complex organizational systems, such as serving in a centralized procurement and contracts role that supports diverse product or service offerings across various divisions and departments. They will be a hands-on working manager with prior experience managing, developing, and mentoring others, an interest and passion for the job, and will function as the top procurement subject matter expert in the organization. They should be an expert in the field with a strong understanding of principles and practices of effective procurement and contracts management, preferably in California. They will balance a customer-service approach with adherence to procurement best practices. They are solution-oriented, strategic, and will effectively navigate the complexities of a union-represented workforce. The ideal candidate is also a relationship builder who drives process improvement and operates with a strong ethical framework that upholds public trust. If you are a seasoned professional in purchasing and contracts management looking to leverage your expertise in a dynamic and complex environment, apply today!
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will leverage their expert knowledge and experience, whether gained in public or private sector procurement and contracts. Most importantly, they should have a background in large, complex organizational systems and experience in a centralized procurement and contracts role, serving either diverse product or service offerings across various divisions and departments. They will also need to have a proven track record of managing and developing contracts and procurement staff; ideally with some union background (though not required). They will effectively manage competing customer needs and complex projects, while demonstrating effective communication and political acumen. The ideal candidate should also be personable, approachable, self-directed, motivated, and resilient. This Manager will be a flexible, encouraging, collaborative, and adept relationship builder. They will be enthusiastic about developing their team and fostering a positive and inclusive work culture that creates positive recruitment and retention outcomes. They have a “can do” attitude and will operate with a strong ethical framework and strive to uphold public trust.