Applications are now being accepted for the position of
Purchasing Agent
FUNCTION: Procurement of supplies, equipment and services ensuring compliance with Board Purchasing Policies and state law.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares, advertises, opens, and tabulating formal sealed bids for a governmental entity
Maintains bidders/vendors list, adds new vendors and obtains 1099 information, sends tax-exempt and credit information
Meets with vendors and address problems as needed
Obtains quotes for warehouse stock as well as for departmental needs
Reviews requisitions for accuracy, approvals, legal and policy adherence and funds availability
Places orders and negotiates terms
Enters, prints and distributes purchase orders and does change orders as required
Administer Procurement Card Program
Maintains Purchasing Manual for Utility
The primary responsibilities only include essential functions of the job and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other job-related duties requested by supervisor or management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
1. High school diploma: some advanced education preferred
2. Two years experience in government procurement required
3. Certification in governmental purchasing required or obtain within first 12-18 months employment
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
1. Up to 50 pounds manually
Salary Range DOQ plus benefits Full-time Employment Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To apply, you must submit a City of Greenville/GEUS application form. Resumes may only be submitted as an addendum to the official application form. You may submit the application form in person at the City of Greenville Human Resources Office located at 2821 Washington Street, by U.S. Mail to P.O. Box 1049, Greenville, Texas 75403, through E-Mail to jobapps@ci.greenville.tx.us, or using the online application form on the City of Greenvilles Website at: www.ci.greenville.tx.us Application forms also can be downloaded on the website. (903)457-3118 or for TDD (903) 457-3128.
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