Purchasing Associate II or III

Full Job Description

Job Description
The Purchasing Division proactively directs the County's procurement operations and contract management activities within the statutes of the State of Georgia and in accordance with the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance. The incumbent in the Purchasing Associate II role processes and awards procurements, assists in executing contracts and change orders, and manages vendor relations.

Essential Duties

• Receive recurring requisitions from departments, determine appropriate method of procurement, research potential suppliers, and review proposals from suppliers, purchase supplies, and monitor department inventory
• Serve as a liaison to departments to ensure compliance with County purchasing ordinances
• Assist in administering recurring awards which includes reviewing department recommendations, contacting suppliers to clarify proposals, and monitoring compliance with bid specifications
• Maintain contract information and enter price, purchase codes, and other information into computer system
• Attend department meetings to gather historical information, review bid specifications, and gain approval of contracts
• Maintain vendor files such as contact and product information, vendor history and performance, and other applicable information

Public Speaking Duties

• The Purchasing Associate II or III will be required to lead pre-bid meetings, vendor performance meetings, and department or vendor training sessions.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.

Grade
The grade for a Purchasing Associate II position is B25(1) and Purchasing Associate III position is C42(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or a related field AND
• One (1) year of purchasing experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job
  

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here for Purchasing Associate II and here for a Purchasing Associate III.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

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About Gwinnett County

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