F/T PURCHASING AGENT

4 days ago


Long Branch, NJ, United States City of Long Branch Full time
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F/T Purchasing Agent CITY OF LONG BRANCH (MONMOUTH COUNTY)

Under the direction of the CFO, the purchasing agent plans, organizes, and directs activities of the purchasing unit and prepares purchasing procedures. Applicants must possess a NJ State Qualified Purchasing Agent Certificate, issued by the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.

The QPAs duties include the following:

  • Establishes and develops accepted purchasing methods and records in accordance with prescribed laws, rules, regulations and policies;
  • Plans, prepares and coordinates public bidding, RFQs and RFPs, and reviews submitted bids for content.
  • Formal advertising of bids, answers questions regarding bids, maintains bidder lists, presides over bid openings, analyzes and awards bids/contracts according to state statutes and municipal ordinances and maintains documentation such as Prevailing Wage reports;
  • Maintains all bid document records including bids, bid tabulations, advertisements, and addenda.
  • Maintains index of all fully executed contracts;
  • Investigates sources of supply for prices and conducts comparative cost surveys;
  • Issues guidance regarding updates to state contract provisions/requirements.

Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience is preferred. Must have strong communication and computer skills. Knowledge of Edmunds MCSJ software is strongly preferred. Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations affecting purchasing under the New Jersey Local Public Contract Laws and Regulations. This position manages an office with two other staff members. Salary range 90k-125k.

Submit resume and cover letter to: Tara Okros, Personnel Officer, City of Long Branch, 344 Broadway, Long Branch NJ 07740 Email: tokros@longbranch.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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