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Performs complex administrative and technical purchasing work and provides procurement expertise in managing and coordinating a centralized procurement system of contracts, goods and services as well as asset storage, recovery and disposal.  \nSUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:  \nReports to the Deputy Finance Director. Works under general guidance and direction and according to City and Departmental policies and procedures and applicable federal, state and local regulations. Supervises employees in Purchasing and Contracting.  \nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:  \nPurchasing Functions:  \n1. Recommends, implements and maintains City purchasing systems for maximum efficiency and to achieve optimum life-cycle cost for all goods and services purchased. Oversees the analysis of cost, performance, quality, service and delivery. Provides input and makes recommendations to City Administration on purchasing and procurement policies and procedures. Implements city-wide policies and procedures, oversees the creation of manuals, forms, charts, informational materials, related training programs and briefings. Using various analytical methods evaluates City's current purchasing patterns and practices; develops and continuously improves centralized purchasing systems and procedures.  \n2. Oversees all City procurement processing, monitoring, bids, solicitations,  \naddendums, administration, clarifications, modification, compliance, negotiations, changing conditions, coordination of legal review, terminations, and purchase orders. Provides responsive support to City Departments regarding complex procurement issues including Revenue Contracts, Technology, Architect services, Engineering services, Construction, and Public Works Contracts, and Systems contracts. Provides training and technical guidance as needed.  \n3. Oversees and directs staff on development of contracting forms and contracting documents. Provides recommendations to and collaborates with Assistant City Attorneys and Finance executive team on standards, processes, risk assessment, liability and insurance requirements. Directs work of purchasing staff in carrying out and executing contracts.  \n4. Prepares and presents recommendations to City administration regarding standards for competitive purchasing of professional services, trains departments on procedures for acquiring  \nprofessional services, monitors compliance with City standards, and recommends corrective action as needed.  \n5. Manages and oversees the central procurement system to maintain the integrity of the public procurement process and guard against ethical challenges and charges of fraud, waste or inefficiency. Makes recommendations on sole source purchase requests and other complex purchases to the Finance Director or designee within the limits of Bellingham municipal code and state law.  \n6. Ensures accountability, compliance and consistent interpretation and application with all current and applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.  \nSupervision:  \n8. Directs, plans and organizes the work of purchasing and contracting staff. Selects candidates for hire, trains, schedules, assigns and reviews work of staff. Establishes performance standards, conducts performance reviews, coaches, counsels and recommends disciplinary actions. Plans and carries out employee development.  \nADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED:  \n1. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending courses, workshops, reviewing professional publications and current market trends.  \n2. 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