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JOB - Purchasing Agent 2003

  • YEAR CREATED: 2003
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
The document provides information about the position of a Purchasing Agent in a large-scale complex purchasing program for a County. The Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring diverse materials, supplies, services, and equipment for the County. Their duties include preparing specifications, formal invitations for bids/proposals, and various correspondence related to purchasing matters. They also conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences and public openings of bids/proposals. The Purchasing Agent prepares agenda items and recommendations for the Board of County Commissioners, administers term contracts, reviews delivery and change orders, negotiates, performs product analysis, and screens requisitions, purchase orders, and reports for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures. They also prepare reports on costs, quality, quantity, standardization, value analysis, and price trends. The Purchasing Agent authorizes issuance and signs purchase orders, develops and issues invitations for bids or requests for proposals, reviews bids/proposals for compliance, and prepares contracts for award. They also perform contract administration functions such as negotiation of change orders and resolution of contract performance issues. The Purchasing Agent provides support to departments with quarterly visits. The minimum qualifications for the position include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, and three years of experience in public/government purchasing, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience. Preferences for the position include governmental purchasing experience and certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional Purchasing Officer (CPPO), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
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