Deputy Purchasing Director

Job DescriptionJob Description•\tEnsures that competitive price quotes are obtained in accordance with County purchasing procedures and prepares informal bid requests. Compiles, construct tabulations of quotes/bid.
•\tReviews bid responses and selects the best vendor to meet county needs based on product specification, price, delivery, date, etc.
•\tReceives, reviews, analyzes and interprets requisitions for goods and services.
•\tContacts vendor and/or departments to discuss, research and resolve any problems which may arise in regard to merchandise specifications or shipment of goods.
•\tPrepares purchase requisitions for review and approval by Purchasing Director; ensures processes and signature protocol are met.
•\tAssists Purchasing Director in preparing formal bid requests.
•\tReviews, sorts and time stamps incoming purchasing related documents; prioritizes and submits all documents to Purchasing Director for review.
•\tUpdates and maintains vendor files.
•\tAnalyzes price and availability of products and their impact on County operations in terms of scheduling purchases; research comparable items for purchase and/or alternative vendors and maintains a reference library on commodities.
•\tAssists in preparing the annual budget of the Purchasing Department.
•\tAssists Purchasing Director in conducting training programs for all County departments pertaining to procurement related functions and applications.
•\tWorks providing administrative support to the purchasing and procurement function in the county. Major functions include reviewing incoming purchase requests to ensure specification and/or description are adequate and properly described the product or service being purchased.
•\tObtains competitive price quotes.
•\tCoordinates with the using department to obtain the required administrative information or documents necessary for processing the request.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

•\tHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

•\tPossession of a valid Georgia driver’s license (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR).

Salary: $70,232.86 annually, plus full benefits packageCompany DescriptionARK Temporary Staffing is a leading provider of staffing services providing reliable, quality Temporary and Permanent personnel for corporate clients and government agencies since 2004. With over fifty years of combined staffing experience the company is able to provide each customer unparalleled world-class attention and superior Customer Service.

Our recruiters and employees enjoy the caring, cooperative team environment created and maintained by our experienced management team. The company offers various placement options Temp, Temp-to-Perm and Permanent to assure the right fit for our clients. Focused on contingent workforce management of Office, Professional and Labor segment occupations.Company DescriptionARK Temporary Staffing is a leading provider of staffing services providing reliable, quality Temporary and Permanent personnel for corporate clients and government agencies since 2004. With over fifty years of combined staffing experience the company is able to provide each customer unparalleled world-class attention and superior Customer Service. \r
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Our recruiters and employees enjoy the caring, cooperative team environment created and maintained by our experienced management team. The company offers various placement options Temp, Temp-to-Perm and Permanent to assure the right fit for our clients. Focused on contingent workforce management of Office, Professional and Labor segment occupations.

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