Purchasing Technician

Description

This position performs technical duties related to the city's purchasing functions.

· Receives and reviews purchase requisitions; processes purchase orders; processes purchase order change requests.

· Verifies approvals and reviews information to confirm quotes and invoices match corresponding purchase orders.

· Facilitates GovDeals pick-ups, filing, and customer service needs. 

· Receives and processes open records requests. 

· Serves as P-Card Administrator. Issues new cards, training, and auditing.

· Assists with membership management. 

· Assists the Purchasing Agent through the bid process.

· Assists in Abatements.

· Updates and maintains all vendor information.

· Maintains purchasing files and records according to retention policies. 

· Performs other related duties.

Requirements

· Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures.

· Knowledge of available vendors and current prices.

· Knowledge of federal, state and city purchasing laws and regulations.

· Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

· Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.

· Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.

· Skill in the completion of required reports.

· Skill in the maintenance of files and records.

· Skill in the provision of customer services.

· Skill in oral and written communication.

· Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. 

· Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.