Purchasing Agent

Floyd County Board of Commissioners • Rome, GA

13h

About The Position

We are looking for a Purchasing Agent! The purpose of this classification is to perform administrative work functions associated with County purchasing activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Monitors County purchasing practices/procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable purchasing codes, policies, and procedures. Initiates orders for new or replacement equipment, supplies, materials, and services; solicits bids and obtains competitive price quotes; tabulates bids. Prepares purchase orders; reviews for accuracy of data; issues approved purchase orders to vendors. Processes PCARD statements and receipts and audit transactions. Processes completed purchase orders and invoices; reviews invoices and related documentation for accuracy and appropriateness; assigns appropriate account numbers to purchases; forwards invoices with purchase orders for payment. Communicate and serve all departments as needed to discuss Purchasing requirements and resolve problems. Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from officials, employees, the public, or other individuals. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and attends workshops and training sessions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in purchasing or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Responsibilities

• Monitors County purchasing practices/procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable purchasing codes, policies, and procedures.
• Initiates orders for new or replacement equipment, supplies, materials, and services; solicits bids and obtains competitive price quotes; tabulates bids.
• Prepares purchase orders; reviews for accuracy of data; issues approved purchase orders to vendors.
• Processes PCARD statements and receipts and audit transactions.
• Processes completed purchase orders and invoices; reviews invoices and related documentation for accuracy and appropriateness; assigns appropriate account numbers to purchases; forwards invoices with purchase orders for payment.
• Communicate and serve all departments as needed to discuss Purchasing requirements and resolve problems.
• Responds to routine requests for information or assistance from officials, employees, the public, or other individuals.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations and attends workshops and training sessions.

Benefits

• Health/Major Medical
• Dental
• Long Term Disability
• Employer-Paid Pension
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation-Annually
• Paid Sick
• Incentive Pay & Longevity Pay
• Wellness Clinic

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED