Purchasing Agent

## Purchasing Agent Apply locations:
Municipal Office Towertime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR101612
** SALARY**$61,733.50 - $77,166.85
** JOB SUMMARY
** Under general supervision responsible for the procurement of supplies, materials and equipment of the desired grade and quality at prices favorable to the city.
* Communicate with the public (vendors) and other city employees to answer questions and/or gather information regarding service, pricing, delivery, invoicing, etc.
* Review specifications, perform research and prepare bid documents for items prescribed by State statutes, conduct bid openings, evaluate responses, and prepare written recommendations for award by City Council.
* Access, input and retrieve information from the financial system.
* Fairly administer contracts and resolve areas of dispute and disagreement with departments and vendors related to specification development, product requirements, delivery, invoicing, etc.
** OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

*** Conduct training in concise, logical order to all levels of personnel within the city.
* Prepare requests for quotation, issue purchase orders to vendors and investigate and research procurement related issues.
* Prepare special reports and/or other related duties as needed or directed.
* Support a team environment.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

*** Knowledge of state statutes, local government codes, municipal ordinances, policies and procedures regarding purchases of supplies, equipment and contracting for services.
* Knowledge of price quotations systems and discounting procedures.
* Knowledge of local vendors, products, services and local marketing trends.
* Skill in writing specifications for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies.
* Skill in identifying potential vendor sources and reasonable prices for a variety of equipment, materials and supplies.
* Ability to communicate both orally and in writing to obtain information from city personnel, to negotiate purchases or contracts and resolve problems with vendors.
* Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
* Ability to analyze, research and investigate information and data.
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, keyboard, CRT, calculator and telephone.
* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to performing data entry, sorting and writing.
* Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
* Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
* Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
* Skill with organization and attention to detail.
* Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
* Ability to work independently under general instructions.
* Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
* Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
* Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
* Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
* Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
* Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
* Ability to work within a set schedule.
** Qualifying

Education and Experience:

*** A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field.
* Two years experience in purchasing equipment, supplies, materials and services through competitive bidding and preparing specifications,
* or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
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* PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

**** Preferred

Education and Experience:

**** Employment Screenings

Required:

*** Criminal background check
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