Company: Town of Amherst
Job description:
Town of Amherst
Procurement Officer
Finance Department
The Town of Amherst seeks a Procurement Officer to administer and oversee the Town’s functions to ensure compliance with state and local requirements and provide guidance and manage all phases of the procurement process for good, services, and construction, including solicitation, bid administration, contract preparation and records management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field PLUS four (4) to six (6) years’ experience in purchasing/procurement, contract administration, project management, or business operations; OR equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Designation as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official, or the ability to obtain full certification within one (1) year of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Municipal work experience
- Purchasing/procurement experience in a municipal setting
Hiring Range – $65,035 – $87,403 per year depending experience and/or qualifications. To view the full job description and review the full minimum qualifications, visit https://amherstma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1089
The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.
Job type: Full Time
Fully remote: No
Salary range: $65,035 – $87,403 per year depending experience and/or qualifications.
Location: Amherst Massachusetts