Senior Manager of Purchasing

The Role:

The Senior Manager of Purchasing supports the Purchasing Department by managing a comprehensive business program to maintain the financial integrity of the purchasing function. This position will assist with planning, overseeing, and executing complex purchasing, negotiation, and contracting activities while ensuring compliance with internal purchasing policies and state and federal regulations.

What You’ll Accomplish:

Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive.

• Deliver Outstanding Purchasing Results:
• Perform and direct work through planning, negotiating, advising senior management, and representing the LVCVA through acquiring and administering contracts for various goods and services.
• Oversee fair and unbiased procurement programs.
• Contribute to the strategy and execution of the LVCVA’s efforts to procure from local, small, women-owned, disadvantaged, and minority businesses.
• Lead An Extraordinary Team:
• Lead and make decisions in the Director’s absence to ensure operations run smoothly and meet organizational requirements.
• Facilitate department activities that achieve a high level of customer service.
• Lead assigned staff by setting measurable goals, evaluating performance, and providing constant feedback for success. Recognize individual exceptional achievement against goals.
• Elevate Department Processes and Service Levels:
• Facilitate informational meetings and presentations on processes and systems for procuring goods and services with departments and vendors.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the Purchasing function of the organization.
• Execute system and process improvement opportunities.
• Participate in strategic initiatives, including identifying opportunities for cost savings and increased competitive procurement to achieve best value procurement.
• Prepare, review, and approve written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other documents that provide appropriate resources for organizationally informed decision-making.
• Ensure Compliance:
• Confer with senior management regarding purchasing and compliance and implement decisions.
• Contribute to the enforcement of contract deliverables and terms and conditions.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to address and resolve escalated issues, ensuring timely communication and effective solutions.
• Ensure processes, controls, and actions comply with the regulatory guidelines for government purchasing under the Nevada Revised Statutes.
• Lead operational implementation of audit recommendations.
• Assist with oversight of departmental budget preparation and monitor all department spending.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations related to public agency procurement and utilize to ensure organizational compliance.

What We’re Looking For:

• High School Diploma is required, a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a comparable field of study is preferred
• Demonstrated experience leading a team in a department procurement function, preferably in a public agency setting
• Knowledgeable in Nevada Revised Statutes that apply to government purchasing
• Proficiency with office equipment and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency with using the Nevada Government e-marketplace (NGEM)
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, customer service, and verbal/written communication skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to valuing differences among individuals and a passion for being inclusive
• Ability to analyze and evaluate issues, resolve problems, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to drive results under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and being inclusive
• Possession of at least one of the following list of certifications or comparable is preferred:
• Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP)
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)
• Senior Professional in Supply Management (SPSM)

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the LVCVA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleconnect@lvcva.com