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Troup County Board of Commissioners Purchasing Director in Lagrange, Georgia
JOB OPENING
Troup County Government
Position: Purchasing Director
Department: Purchasing
Salary: Depending on Qualifications
Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for directing the Countys purchasing activities.
Qualifications/Knowledge:
- Baccalaureate Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field preferred
- Must have a current valid driver's license
- Must have 1-3 years experience in a related field Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures
- Knowledge of available vendors and current prices
- Knowledge of federal, state and county purchasing laws and regulations
- Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
- Skill in the training and supervision of personnel
- Skill in the operation of standard office equipment
- Skill in maintaining files and records
- Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
- Skill in oral and written communication
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists all county departments in making purchases; ensures compliance with county ordinances and laws
- Prepares, solicits and opens bids, proposals and informal quotations for goods and services
- Reviews specifications, conducts pre-bid meetings and issues applicable addenda
- Evaluates submitted bid documents and manages contracts
- Liaison for county departments and contractors for projects after award of contract; attends Contractor/Owner/ Architect (COA) meetings
- Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders; researches and identifies new vendors
- Reviews and approves purchase orders for payment; approves all purchases that exceed $5,000.00
- Locates suppliers for all products needed by county departments for their job requirements
- Assigns and reconciles asset numbers; assists with annual audits
- Oversees disposal of surplus property by internet sales
- Completes vendor credit applications; manages vendor credit cards issued to divisions and accounts associated with cards; maintains files, logs and a variety of documentation
- Manages Amazon account and places all orders; schedules check out of pool cars
- Assumes the required daily responsibilities of other Purchasing Department employees in their absence which includes the processing of out-going mail from all departments
- Prepares departmental budget; assists in the preparation of county special events
- Assists departments with a large variety of problems that arise daily
- Responds to county In-house emergencies that arises regardless of day or time
- Oversees stockroom operations and annual inventory for Auditors
- Develops Purchasing Department guidelines
- Performs all other related duties as assigned
Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov
Job #: 04022024 Grade 21
Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace