Coordinates the requisitions process, issues purchase orders, contracts and other documents vital to the purchasing function.
Assist with the preparation of bid specifications and other necessary documents related to purchases.
Assists in the preparation of vendor performance standards and requirements.
Recommends appropriate vendor depending on cost of purchase, quality of bid specifications, and responsiveness.
Maintains contact with vendors, obtains information about new products, evaluates vendor performance, and may conduct inspections of vendors.
Confers with department managers and employees relative to purchasing procedures, purchasing needs, complaints and special problems.
Coordinates the disposition of surplus property and equipment by auction or other means.
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Four or more years of experience in purchasing
Experience working with procurement practices, purchasing regulations, etc.
Experience working with contracts including request for proposals (RFP) and request for information (RFI)
Experience working with products and services within related market
Other Qualifications
Good communication skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
Good negotiating skills to interact with vendors
Ability to understand financial analysis and implications with regard to contracts and suppliers
Work Environment
Office environment