Procurement & P-Card Administrator

Valdosta Police Department; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 53,726,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdosta Police Department is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to support city procurement operations. This role handles requisitions, PO processing, and bid assistance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will verify quotes and invoices against POs, administer the P-Card program, maintain vendor records, and handle open records requests, GovDeals coordination, and membership tasks. The position emphasizes customer service, data entry, and reporting, requiring basic math, office

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures.
• Familiarity with vendors and price data.
• Understanding federal, state and city purchasing laws.
• Proficient with computers and relevant software.
• Strong math, reporting, and records maintenance skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• High school education with related training.
• 1–2 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders.
• Verify quotes and invoices match purchase orders.
• Coordinate GovDeals pickups and customer service needs.
• Process open records requests.
• Administer P-Card program, provide training and auditing.
• Assist with membership management.
• Support the bidding process and abatements.
• Maintain vendor info and purchasing files.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Vendor knowledge

Computer skills

Mathematics

Office equipment operation

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Professional training

Relevant experience 1–2 years

Education

High school education with related training

Tools

General office software

Vendor management systems

Job description

Valdosta Police Department is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Clerk to support city procurement operations. This role handles requisitions, PO processing, and bid assistance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will verify quotes and invoices against POs, administer the P-Card program, maintain vendor records, and handle open records requests, GovDeals coordination, and membership tasks. The position emphasizes customer service, data entry, and reporting, requiring basic math, office