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- Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Selects products for purchase by analyzing cost and quality of items in conjunction with department heads.
- Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
- Determines method of procurement such as direct purchase, quotes or bid.
- Assures the correct account coding is assigned to each purchase.
- Approve bid requests, as necessary.
- Prepares and reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority and determines that statutory bid requirements are met.
- Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, cost, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories.
- Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection and/or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
- Approves requisitions for processing at level one, purchase orders for payment at level two in three step approval process before final approval, which is the Superintendent.
- Expedites delivery of goods to users, when necessary.
- Serves as resource on issues of compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations, including affirmative action requirements.
- Performs all other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
- Prepares reports as requested, to enable financial analysis of all facets of Business Office operations.
- Other tasks, as may be assigned.
- Performs other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the superintendent.
Job Requirements
- At least 0-2 years of experience in foreign and local purchasing processes
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels within the organization.
- Be ready to take up challenges and capable of working under pressure.
- Ability to prioritize and complete work assignments by specific deadlines.
- Personal qualities of drive, energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance.
- Fluent in English