What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Associate II (Reposted) position at Gwinnett County?
Job Description
The Purchasing Division proactively directs the County's procurement operations and contract management activities within the statutes of the State of Georgia and in accordance with the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance. The incumbent in the Purchasing Associate II role processes and awards procurements, assists in executing contracts and change orders, and manages vendor relations.
- Serves as a liaison for departments to ensure compliance with county purchasing ordinances
- Receives recurring requisitions from departments and determines appropriate method of procurement
- Researches potential suppliers
- Purchases supplies and monitors department inventory
- Reviews proposals from suppliers
- Assists in administering recurring awards which includes reviewing department recommendations
- Monitoring compliance with bid specifications
- Maintains vendor files such as contact and product information
Grade The grade for this position is B25(1).
Public Speaking Duties
Employee will be required to lead pre-bid meetings, vendor performance meetings, and department/vendor training sessions.Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in Business Administration or a related field;
- One (1) year purchasing experience;
- Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job
- Procurement experience
- Government sector purchasing experience
- NiGP-CPP certification
- CPPB certification
- This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.
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NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County are subject to change.
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About Gwinnett County
Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then.
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.
Hiring ProcessGwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:
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Salary : $53,929
