Salary: $80,465.00 - $91,268.00 Annually
Location : 101 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-27-00109
Department: PURCHASING
Opening Date: 10/27/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties Executes professional procurement assignments and assists with coordinating departmental operations.
Reports to the Director of Purchasing and Administrative Services.
Qualifications Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, or related field, plus at least three (3) years of responsible procurement experience in a fast-paced environment. Experience in a municipal setting preferred.
Qualifications:Demonstrated knowledge of Public Procurement practices, including formal bidding and proposal methods.
Proven ability to execute sound independent judgment within the delegated scope of activity and in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
Proven understanding of bidding, insurance, and contract requirements for various types of projects - Performance Maintenance Bonds, Bid Bonds, Prevailing Wages.
Proven technology skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) as well as industry-specific software programs.
Proven ability to proofread and edit documents for accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with department stakeholders, colleagues, vendors, and the public.
Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job DescriptionDepartment: Purchasing
Bargaining Status: LIUNA
Salary Range: E
FLSA: Exempt
Duties and Responsibilities: Composes the Requests for Bid (RFB) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) documents for goods, services, projects, and surplus sales; assists departments with developing specifications and reply sheets.
Prepares addenda and bid tabulations for Requests for Bid (RFB) and Requests for Proposal (RFP); posts to Town and State websites.
Conducts pre-bid meetings with the vendors and departments.
Reviews submitted bids/proposals for compliance with established requirements.
Assists evaluation committees with contract negotiations and resolving exceptions prior to award. Consults with Town Law and Risk Management departments and implements resolutions.
Prepares award letters for contracts for commodities, services, and various projects.
Tracks contract completion/expiration dates and optional year renewals for same; prepares amendments for existing contracts.
Researches, analyzes and synthesizes data, preparing reports as required; maintains and updates computerized records.
Responds to inquiries from departments and outside vendors; handles Freedom of Information Act requests.
Reviews and approves daily departmental Requisitions within the Town's financial system (MUNIS).
Maintains financial records, spreadsheets, and monthly reports; processes invoices for payment; monitors annual budget.
Assists Director with overseeing the daily operations and staff assigned to the mailroom and the Town Hall lobby reception desk.
Maintains and updates Town's purchasing activities on various websites.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Performs other related work as assigned.
Supplemental Information Please visit the Town's Labor Relations webpageto view the collective bargaining agreements and the associated benefit coverage.
01
Please identify your highest level of education:
- High School
- Some College
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
What is the focus of your degree?
- Business
- Public Administration
- Related field
- None of the above
03
If you answered "related field" to the question above, please specify the focus your degree:
04
How many years of procurement experience do you possess in a fast-paced environment?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
05
Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
06
Do you possess purchasing experience on behalf of a municipality and/or governmental organization?
Required Question
