Purchasing Agent
Description
Overview
This position is responsible for managing all purchasing activities for the city.
- Ensures city purchasing operations are in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; ensures compliance with the purchasing ordinances with regards to purchase amounts, requisitions, quotes, methods of purchase, purchase orders, and change purchase orders.
- Develops and prepares documents for quotes, the invitation to bid, and the request for proposal process.
- Reviews and interprets quotes and bid proposals; negotiates contracts within budget limitations and scope of authority; prepares and presents agenda items to the Mayor and City Council for approval.
- Prepares, evaluates and maintains documents for convenience contracts through the invitation to bid process.
- Ensures the proper and legal disposal of city surplus through public auction.
- Ensures compliance with PCard policy and procedures.
- Interviews new and current vendors to gather information related to future purchases and to discuss defective goods or good and services not meeting specifications.
- Coordinates and oversees the maintenance of procurement records, property maintenance records, and other files.
- Performs related duties.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures.
- Knowledge of available vendors and current prices.
- Knowledge of federal, state and city purchasing laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices.
- Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
- Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
- Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
- Ability to be bonded.
Applications
Please complete a City of Valdosta Application form and email it to covhr@valdostacity.com to be considered for the position you are interested in applying for. An application must be submitted for each position you are interested in. A resume and cover letter may be attached as additional information only. You may apply in person at the City of Valdosta Human Resources Department, 216 East Central Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31601.
Sorry, no phone calls, please.
The City of Valdosta offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify employer. For more information, go to http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees/e-verify-overview.