Pathways Program

Compensation

• Salary: $99,498 to $149,247
• Closing Date: July 17, 2026
• NIGP-CPP Certification: Preferred

The Procurement and Contracts Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of all procurement and contract management functions across the Utility. This role is responsible for establishing procurement strategies, governance, and policies to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and value delivery. The Manager leads the full procurement lifecycle at an organizational level, ensuring alignment with GRU’s financial, operational, and strategic objectives while managing risk, vendor performance, and regulatory compliance.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and operate under limited supervision.

Education: Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, purchasing management, supply chain management, logistics management, legal or related field of study.

Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of purchasing, management, or administration experience. A combination of education and/or experience may be considered if it meets the requirements of the department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of purchasing principles, procurement practices, and contract administration.
• Strong expertise in negotiating, developing, and managing contractual agreements.
• Considerable understanding of local government operations, public administration and government solicitations.
• Skilled in effective negotiation strategies, total cost analysis, and risk assessment.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and state grant compliance requirements.
• Highly accurate and thorough in performing analytical and evaluative work.
• Experienced in long‑term planning, program development, and assessment of outcomes.
• Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with the governing body, utility officers, department heads, representatives of other agencies, other utility employees, and vendors.
• Familiarity with GRU’s financial systems and related processes.

Additional

Competencies:

Adaptability, Flexibility, Fostering Innovation;
Customer Focus;
Problem‑solving, Analysis, & Reasoning;
Professional Technical Competency;
Self‑Management;
Contributions to Achieving GRU's Mission.

Name: Erin Novak

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Closing Date: July 17, 2026