Scott Guzzy

Purchasing Administrator @Oakland County, Michigan Government

Provides encouragement and guidance over a group of professional and support team members. Instructs, assigns, schedules, checks and appraises performance and recommends employees for pay increases and/or promotions.Supervises the centralized Purchasing program including all bidding, contracting and monitoring activities involved in the County’s centralized purchasing operation in accordance with the County’s Purchasing Policies and Procedures Manual, Board of Commissioner’s resolutions, and state and federal laws.Develops, recommends and implements procedures for the efficient processing of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, supplier contracts and related purchasing records in order to ensure the smooth and efficient flow and recording of purchasing activities.Acts as program administrator of the County’s Procurement Card program, overseeing the use and effectiveness of this program throughout the County. Reviews activity and usage of the card with County departmental managers and Buyers.Proactively seeks cooperative and vendor arrangements, supervising the Cooperative Purchasing Program, including the marketing and publication of contracts to other government municipalities for use.Promotes and looks for opportunities for the unit to participate in vendor outreach programs.Researches procurement trends, and arranges training opportunities for Purchasing staff and departmental contacts on best practices, procurement software, and County policies and procedures.Verifies continued contract compliance by vendors and contracting departments.Assists in the resolution of problems with vendors’ commodities and/or services. Mediates and proposes workable solutions for conflicts between vendors and County departments.Assists the Compliance Officer in developing the division\'s budget including recommending personnel, equipment, software, and supplies to facilitate efficient operation of the office.