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Onslow County; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Onslow County is seeking an intermediate skilled administrative support professional to handle procurement of supplies, materials and equipment and to maintain related records. The role works under the moderate supervision of the Purchasing Division Manager and requires accuracy, reliability and integrity in government procurement processes.

The successful candidate will prepare quotes, post bid tabulations, process requisitions, issue purchase orders, manage procurement cards, and maintain

Qualifications

• Associates/Technical degree with coursework in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
• Considerable experience in procurement of supplies, materials and equipment.
• CLGPO certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, processes and maintains informal quotes and checks availability from vendors.
• Prepares and posts bid tabulations.
• Reviews and processes daily requisitions; prints purchase orders and places orders with vendors.
• Reviews, audits, and maintains procurement card program.
• Maintains BidNet and IPS postings for bids, quotes, and proposals.
• Compiles data, prepares reports and maintains files.
• Researches and recommends new materials or products to improve quality and cost effectiveness.
• Prepares term contracts.
• Performs Disaster Ready Team duties when appointed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor management

Data entry/recordkeeping

Communication skills

Education

Associates/Technical degree in business administration, accounting, finance

CLGPO certification (preferred)

Tools

BidNet

IPS

MS Office

Job description

Performs intermediate skilled administrative support work involving the procurement of supplies, materials and equipment and the maintenance of related records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Purchasing Division Manager.Our core values—Resilience, Excellence, Accountability, Customer Service, and Honesty—are the foundation of our work and the standard by which we operate. As a member of our team, you are expected to demonstrate these values in every aspect of your role. This means delivering high-quality work, taking responsibility for your actions, providing exceptional service, and maintaining integrity in all interactions. Your commitment to these principles is essential to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring the success of our organization and the community we serve.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepares, processes and maintains informal quotes and checks availability from vendors.
• Prepares and posts bid tabulations.
• Reviews and processes daily requisitions; prints purchase orders for distribution and places orders with vendors.
• Reviews, audits, and maintains procurement card program.
• Maintains the County's e-procurement system (BidNet) and the State's Interactive Purchasing Site (IPS) for posting of request for bids, quotes, bid tabulations, and proposals.
• Compiles data, prepares reports and maintains files.
• Researches and recommends new materials or products to improve quality and or cost effectiveness.
• Prepares various term contracts.
• Performs assigned functions as a Disaster Ready Team (DRT) member, if appointed or volunteer.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of procurement laws and regulations, sources of supply for a variety of goods and services; thorough knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; general knowledge of bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures and equipment; general knowledge of modern office machines and procedures; ability to meet and deal courteously with the public; ability to keep office records; ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer and knowledge of applicable software packages; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.Associates/Technical degree with coursework in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field and considerable experience in procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as a Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) preferred.

Special Requirements:

Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling and occasionally requires lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a very quiet location.

Pay rate will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget and market considerations.