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Document
Establishing an Effective Supplier Diversity Program
Year Created: 2022
DOCUMENT
JOB - Senior Purchasing Agent 2000
- YEAR CREATED: 2000
- ENTITY TYPE: County
- TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
- Management
- Policies and Procedures
The document is a job description for a Senior Purchasing Agent position in Sedgwick County Government in Wichita, Kansas. The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Director in coordinating, supervising, and administering all phases of the centralized purchasing function. They are also responsible for ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective purchases of goods and services for the county. The Senior Purchasing Agent processes large expenditures requiring sealed bids/proposals and presents them to the Board of Bids and Contracts and the Board of County Commission for consideration. They supervise support staff and buying team members, and also serve as a buying team member themselves. The qualifications for the position include a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field, along with five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing for a public organization. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is preferred. The major job responsibilities include assisting in the development of department goals and objectives, developing contracts, researching and recommending computer programs and software, preparing and reviewing specifications for bids/proposals, facilitating the acceptance and opening of bids/proposals, coordinating department programs and activities, serving as a buying team member, approving purchase orders and contracts, communicating with vendors, and assuming additional responsibilities in the absence of the Purchasing Director. The Senior Purchasing Agent is also expected to participate in professional organizations and seek training opportunities to enhance procurement and management skills. The document also lists the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for the position.