PURCHASING MANAGER - 22010099

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

25d•$69,197•Onsite

About The Position

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking to fill a Purchasing Manager position at the Alachua County Courthouse in Gainesville, Florida. The essential function of the position is to manage state and county purchasing operations within the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The position is responsible for supervision, planning, training, procurement of goods and services, shipping and receiving, reconciling purchasing cards, overseeing the vendor bid system, managing inventory and record maintenance, and performing related administrative functions, including preparing reports. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‐year college or university in business administration, accounting, purchasing or a closely related field, and five years of related experience including two years of supervisory experience.
Progressive responsible experience may substitute for the recommended college education on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in an area cited above may substitute for the recommended experience.

Responsibilities

Responsible for state and county inventory and surplus of equipment and furniture, including coordination and maintenance of contracts for leasing of equipment.
Finance, accounting and budgeting experience in government.
Determines furnishing and renovation needs, as well as schedules and coordinates receiving or relocation of furniture, supplies and equipment.
Supervision of vendors to ensure compliance with purchase orders and resolution of discrepancies.
Review and approve purchase requisitions/orders invoices, travel vouchers, and reconciling and auditing accounts.
Research prices, purchases, inspects and coordinates repairs of all technology equipment.
Observes and responds to issues that may result in damage to, or loss of, property.
Manages courier services and communication equipment, such as cell phones, landlines and postage machines.
Establish and maintain working relationships with court personnel, vendors, the public, and other governmental agencies to exchange information relating to purchasing of goods and services throughout the circuit.