Procurement & Purchasing Specialist

City of Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Newark is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to support the Purchasing Agent in managing the procurement of supplies for the city. The role emphasizes supervising purchasing staff, ensuring accurate pricing, and maintaining clear records in accordance with applicable rules.

Typical duties include developing purchasing methods, preparing requisitions and specifications, reviewing orders for accuracy, and ensuring timely delivery of goods in good condition.

Qualifications

• Experience writing purchase specifications and purchasing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Ability to supervise staff in preparing requisitions and specifications.
• Knowledge of pricing accuracy and quality standards in purchasing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Agent by performing supervisory and highly complex purchasing tasks.
• Develop purchasing methods, procedures, and records in line with laws and agency policies.
• Prepare purchase requisitions and specifications.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and suitability of equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Enter and verify prices on requisitions.
• Supervise staff in checking purchase orders against requisitions for price accuracy and quality.
• Supervise the preparation and completion of purchase orders.
• Ensure received merchandise is in good condition.
• Prepare reports and maintain records and files.
• Learn to use electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.

Skills

Purchasing procedures

Staff supervision

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Newark is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor to support the Purchasing Agent in managing the procurement of supplies for the city. The role emphasizes supervising purchasing staff, ensuring accurate pricing, and maintaining clear records in accordance with applicable rules.

Typical duties include developing purchasing methods, preparing requisitions and specifications, reviewing orders for accuracy, and ensuring timely delivery of goods in good condition.