Purchasing and Contract Services Manager

The position requires a Master's degree in environmental studies, public administration, or a related field. A successful candidate must have one (1} year of experience as a Purchasing or Project Manager or Coordinator or related occupation, which includes one(1) year of experience in the following:

• Managing purchasing processes, including the development and issuance of purchase orders, bids, acceptance of quotes, making recommendations regarding the selection of vendors; and participating in the evaluation of completed bids and requests for proposals, and qualifications from vendors;
• Developing, implementing, and/or maintaining internal controls related to purchasing and contract performance;
• Coordinating assessment of operations efforts related to environmental purchasing goals, efficiency, and sustainability for cities or municipalities;
• Providing leadership and technical support to coordinate the integration of environmentally friendly processes and implementing initiatives and activities reinforcing a culture of environmental and operational sustainability within cities and municipalities; and
• Identifying partnerships with business, industry, government, professional associations, and community groups around environmental sustainability.

The City of Keene, New Hampshire (Keene, NH) is looking to hire a Purchasing and Contract Services Manager to assist in creating long-term environmental, social, and economic vitality within Keene and the Monadnock Region. Specifically, this role will:

• Develop and manage sustainable procurement functions;
• Provide leadership and technical support on sustainable energy, environmental preferred purchasing, and other procurement activities;
• Manage and develop processes, systems, and procedures to enhance transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness of purchasing, procurement, and contract management;
• Refine financial benchmarks and measurable goals for city operations and activities, and undertake lifecycle cost analysis and development of joint procurement