What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Queens District Attorney's Office?
The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will assist the Procurement Director in all aspects of the agency’s procurement process in accord with New York City and New York State purchasing procedures and guidelines. The Procurement Department serves an office of over 750 staff.
The Purchasing Agent will perform the following job functions, including, but not limited to :
- Maintaining records of requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and related procurement documentation
- Reviewing procurement paperwork for accuracy, completeness and consistency with applicable purchasing guidelines
- Data entry in the New York City Financial Management System (FMS) and Procurement and Sourcing Solutions Portal (PassPort)
- Preparing purchase proposals and reviewing bid proposals
- Following up with vendors on the status of orders
- Corresponding with representatives from both government agencies and private businesses
- Assisting with travel reservations for agency employees
- Performance of additional related duties, as required.
Preferred Education and Qualification Requirements :
Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related fields or equivalent education and experience with a minimum two years of experience in an area described above. For current City employees, a permanent civil service title is highly desired.
Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidates with knowledge of New York City Comptroller’s Directives, New York City Procurement Policy Board rules and regulations and New York City’s FMS and PassPort systems are preferred. Strong organizational, writing and interpersonal skills required.
Application Information :
Salary commensurate with experience.
The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization.
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