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JOB - Purchasing Technician 2008

  • YEAR CREATED: 2008
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
This document is a position description for a Purchasing Technician in the Finance Department. The Purchasing Technician is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Purchasing Office under the supervision of the Purchasing Agent. The duties and responsibilities of the Purchasing Technician include screening purchase order requisitions for compliance, processing purchase orders, coordinating the bid calendar, maintaining the Purchasing Office website, cultivating positive relationships with County Departments and the bidding community, analyzing annual spend reports, maintaining a list of authorized personnel, developing and issuing request for bids and quotes, assisting with formal bids and proposals, training and providing support to Departments on online purchase order requisitions, resolving issues with vendors, providing administrative support, maintaining the filing systems, recommending changes to the Policy and Procedure Manual, coordinating the annual vendor open house, maintaining the surplus property program, and assisting in maintaining the credit card program. The Purchasing Technician works under the general supervision of the Purchasing Agent and does not have any direct reports. They make decisions concerning work priorities and other daily activities independently. The position requires knowledge of general office practices and procedures, business English and spelling, basic computer knowledge and applications, and the ability to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and interact effectively with co-workers and the public. The minimum qualifications for this position are a high school diploma, two years of office experience, with one year in purchasing, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data entry skills.
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