Procurement Analyst
About The Position
Joining the team at Gaston County Government means being part of a community that is dedicated to improving the lives of its citizens. We are a dynamic organization that values innovation, collaboration, and commitment to service. As an employee of Gaston County, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in your community every day. Whether you are working in public safety, social services, or administration, your contributions will help improve the lives of our residents and build a better future for our county. Description With equity and compassion, we protect, serve, and educate, empowering everyone in Gaston County to achieve their best health.
Requirements
- Experience with large scale purchasing methods and procedures.
- Understanding of procurement principles, policies, and procedures, including knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.
- Experience working with procurement bid documents and bidding processes.
- Experience problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to independently compose bidding documents and correspondence.
- Ability to balance and prioritize procurement requests in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to research different materials, commodities, and services.
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in accounting or related field and two (2) years of procurement or related experience.
- Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Forms, Teams, etc.), Cognito, and Adobe Acrobat
- Knowledge of local government purchasing rules and regulations.
- Communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Manages the purchasing cycle of all goods and services for Public Health
- Receives and processes goods for quality control
- Completes formal and informal bidding
- Documents and analyzes purchasing processes and procedures
- Identifies sources of supply and obtains competitive pricing
- Completes invoicing of reconciled purchases
- Ensures purchasing compliance
- Establishes effective working relationships with staff and vendors
- Assists with budget and accounting functions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
