Job Description & Responsibilities:
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Receives, examines, and processes purchase requisitions; Prepares bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment; Prepares requisitions for state contract items or locates source of supply, and places orders with appropriate vendor; Compares costs and evaluates quality and suitability of supplies, materials and equipment; Creates purchase orders from requisitions; Assists new vendors with applications and maintains vendor records; Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule; Completes data entry and files paperwork; Obtains price quotes for multiple suppliers; Prepares purchase orders or bid requests; Posts and updates bid information and related documents on DCSS website and Georgia Procurement Registry; Issues purchase orders to suppliers and confirm delivery date, quantity ordered and the correct price; Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance and inventories; Coordinates delivery time of supplies; Enters data concerning inventory and order amounts into computer database; Ensures inventory is maintained in accordance to school policies; Keeps records and create reports regarding supply costs; Administers annual vendor performance evaluations; Performs other such duties needed or assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Associate degree in Business Administration or related field; Two years or more of purchasing experience preferred; Working knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Word and Google Drive; Mature individual with initiative, good telephone etiquette and communication skills; Knowledge of purchasing methods and of the techniques of specification writing; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.
How To Apply:
Contact:
Employer: Dougherty County School System
Location: Albany, GA
Link: https://www.applitrack.com/docoschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Logistical+Services