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Responsible for ensuring a company has the right materials and equipment necessary to function. Supervises and performs technical work involved in preparing proposals, orders, and reports, arranges for the purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies used by various departments, and may also supervise and perform the work involved in term contracts; knowledge of budget procedures, shipping and transportation details, and record keeping procedures; communicate and negotiate with vendors; and does related work as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities -Assists in formulating standardized systems for the preparation of receiving, processing, and recording requisitions -Supervises and participates in the development and maintenance of term contracts -The liaison with agencies and advises all departments/worksites on proper requisitioning procedures and the correct use of orders and applications -Maintains annual maintenance contracts -Supervises the preparation of proposals and development of the annual contract program in assigned commodity areas -Schedules work to accomplish required tasks, and makes suitable assignments to other buyers and clerical personnel -Gives advice and assistance where difficult and unusual problems arise -Reviews the work of subordinates to ascertain that proper procedures are followed -Makes decisions requiring knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the work of the unit -Directs subordinates in and may participate in receiving, tabulating, and recording quotations from vendors -Checks the accuracy and relevancy of item descriptions and specifications -Checks the preparation and distribution of proposals to vendors -Ascertains the prices of commodities and/or services and ascertains the ability of the supplier to deliver specified items -Interviews salespersons and vendors in the office concerning their products -Confers with representatives of various departments of the jurisdiction concerning their requirements for items on order and determines the acceptability of substitutes -Prepares advertisements for soliciting bids -Supervises the preparation of purchase orders and handles correspondence

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -Knowledge of the many services and commodities purchased for the jurisdiction or agency after a period of training -Knowledge of shipping and transportation details and problems -Knowledge of basic source materials relating to qualities and standards established for varied types of equipment, materials, supplies, machines, and commodities and their application to specific procurement problems. -Knowledge of record keeping procedures, budget procedures, and related budgetary problems. -Ability to organize and assign field in accordance, office, and other purchasing work and to develop effective work methods in accordance with prescribed procedures. Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret purchase regulations and ensure their implementation -Ability to create and maintain a harmonious relationship with associates, superior officers, vendors, and salespersons and others concerned with purchase matters -Ability to draft proposals specifically designed to ensure timely delivery at the best possible price of services or commodities of the required quality -Ability to analyze bids determine which bid constitutes the lowest responsible/responsive offer

Education and Experience Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience or Eight (8) years of experience in buying, receiving, and inventory control. Experience with maintenance parts, labor requirements, 3-5 years experience working in a purchasing environment and government purchasing is desirable.

$51,000-$55,000k