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Posted Todayjob requisition :
26-02425### It's fun to work in a company where people truly
** BELIEVE
* * in what they're doing!
* We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
* Coordinates the purchasing of materials, equipment, supplies for the citywide warehouse in accordance with prescribed guidelines, regulations and procedures.
** Applicants are required to attach a resume.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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* * Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.  This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.  

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
** Prepares solicitations, purchase orders and other contracting documents to procure goods and services for citywide use.
* Examines and analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department to clarify or complete information; determines with input from senior Purchasing staff, procurement method based on total cost, required delivery time, existing contracts, and/or statutory requirements.
* Assists in review and update of requisitions to ensure compliance with purchasing parameters.
* Provides support to all City departments including training on financial system (Workday), purchasing procedures and assisting departments with purchasing-related issues.
* Assists departments in solicitations for products and services over $3000.
* Works under senior Purchasing staff oversight to compile specifications, evaluate appropriate vendors, solicit formal bids as necessary, and conduct purchasing-related activities based on the needs of City departments.
* Reviews and makes recommendations on the solicitation process.
* Places orders with vendors and coordinates deliveries to ensure appropriate materials are ordered and received.
* Assists in the management and coordination of the City’s cellular phone/pager contracts.
* Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists departments in initiating requisitions and orders, and solves problems with orders.
* Reviews and makes recommendations for purchases that go through the bid process.
* Assists in of end-of-fiscal-year closing process.
* Provides back-up for Warehouse staff.
* Provides back-up/support for Purchasing Manager and Warehouse Superintendent.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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* ** Education, training and Experience Guidelines
** High school diploma or equivalent. Five (5) years of full-time experience in governmental finance (purchasing, accounting, asset management, etc.), preferably with a Texas municipality.
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* * Any equivalent combination of experience, education or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities**.
** Thirty semester hours (with 6 semester hours finance/accounting) from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two years.
** Knowledge of:
*** Commonly used business software packages such as the Microsoft Office Suite.
* Knowledge of Workday Financial System is preferred.
* Applicable statutes, ordinances and codes.
* Accounting and budgeting processes as they relate to purchasing transactions.
** Skill in:
*** Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
* Reading product specifications, catalogs.
* Writing specifications, reports, letters and memos.
* Performing mathematical calculations to review and compile information on invoices, and purchase orders, and bids.
* Evaluating alternative selections for products according to quality and price.
* Establishing and…