Key Responsibilities:

• Manages purchasing contracts for services, goods, and materials in compliance with Cleveland Metroparks policies, by‑laws, and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Oversees the full competitive bidding process, including market research, specification development, advertising, bid evaluation, Board recommendations, vendor negotiations, award notifications, and issuance of contracts or purchase orders. Monitors contract performance and implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Develops and solicits qualified sources for goods, materials, supplies, and services. Works with departments to identify needs, forecast usage trends, review service requests, and analyze repeat purchases. Posts and opens public solicitations through the Public Purchase eProcurement system.
• Processes requisitions, change orders, and procurement transactions in the Munis ERP system in accordance with Cleveland Metroparks by‑laws, purchasing manual, and relevant sections of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Maintains accurate procurement records in accordance with RC‑2 retention schedules.
• Monitors assigned commodities, including expenditure tracking, report development, market and product research, and analysis of existing products and services. Coordinates meetings with contractors or internal staff as needed.
• Resolves vendor and contractor issues, including performance concerns, product quality, pricing discrepancies, and delivery problems. Maintains and updates vendor files and databases.
• Provides policy training and guidance in both one‑on‑one and group settings related to procurement cards, purchasing procedures, and new employee onboarding.
• Serves as backup support for the procurement card program, assisting with daily administration, customer support, policy compliance, and program effectiveness.
• Stays current on procurement trends and best practices to support continuous improvement 
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