Purchasing Assistant

Wicomico County; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wicomico County is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to support procurement activities. The role involves preparing solicitations, managing records, and ensuring compliance with public purchasing principles. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement for County government.
• Prepare and distribute solicitations and bid tabulations.
• Maintain databases and manage purchasing card records.

Skills

Computer literacy

Professional communication

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Position: Purchasing Assistant

The Purchasing Assistant is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Agent in all aspects of procurement for County government, including:

• Preparation and distribution of solicitations, bid tabulations, and award letters
• Correspondence and invoices
• Processing requisitions, assigning purchase order numbers, and preparing purchase orders
• Preparing Requests for Quotes, Invitations for Bids, and Requests for Proposals
• Researching vendors and maintaining/updating bidder lists and vendor files
• Posting documents on the County website and eMaryland Marketplace
• Collaborating with departments to develop specifications for solicitations
• Attending pre-bid meetings and preparing addendums
• Accepting, time-stamping, and maintaining sealed bids
• Performing receptionist duties for the Purchasing Department
• Maintaining databases for phone systems, updating phone listings, and assigning key fobs to County and City employees
• Managing purchasing card, vehicle leasing, and fuel databases
• Maintaining insurance files, records of claims, and reporting to insurance companies
• Managing employee parking records and County vehicle signage

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, Valid Driver’s License, Computer literacy, Proficiency in MS Office Suite including spreadsheets, understanding of public purchasing principles and practices, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and professional communication skills with staff and the public. A comparable amount of training and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications. Must pass background check and drug testing.