What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at City of Springfield, MO?
Description
The City of Springfield's Finance Department is seeking a Purchasing Agent for its Purchasing Division. This role will involve planning, coordinating, and overseeing the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for various city departments, boards, and agencies. It is a key position within the division, responsible for supervising a team of seven employees, ranging from Purchasing Assistants to Senior Buyers. A strong understanding of proper procurement processes is highly preferred.
The Purchasing Division within the Finance Department handles the procurement of a wide range of products and services for numerous city departments, including Police, Fire, Public Works, Springfield-Branson Airport, Dickerson Park Zoo, Environmental Works, Information Systems, Health, Parks, and more. The division specializes in the procurement of highly technical and complex products and services.
Working at the City of Springfield means being part of an award-winning team of professionals committed to community involvement. With multiple accredited departments and a team of over 2,200 dedicated employees, we take pride in being leaders in public service.Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing, Materials Management, Business Administration or other appropriate discipline;
- Four years of progressively responsible and professional experience, including some supervision of purchasing professionals.
- Directly related public sector procurement experience may be substituted for some of the formal education requirement on a year-for-year basis, combined with an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or an active certification from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council (UPPCC) as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
- Public sector experience.
Licensing/Certification
- Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing;
- Or as a Certified Purchasing Manager by the Institute of Supply Management is desired.
Functions
For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.
Other Requirements
All interested candidates MUSTcomplete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
