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Troup County Board of Commissioners Purchasing Director in Lagrange, Georgia

JOB OPENING

Troup County Government

Position: Purchasing Director

Department: Purchasing

Salary: Depending on Qualifications

Under general supervision and instruction this position is responsible for directing the Countys purchasing activities.

Qualifications/Knowledge:

  • Baccalaureate Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field preferred
  • Must have a current valid driver's license
  • Must have 1-3 years experience in a related field Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures
  • Knowledge of available vendors and current prices
  • Knowledge of federal, state and county purchasing laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of budgeting and accounting practices; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
  • Skill in the training and supervision of personnel
  • Skill in the operation of standard office equipment
  • Skill in maintaining files and records
  • Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
  • Skill in oral and written communication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assists all county departments in making purchases; ensures compliance with county ordinances and laws
  • Prepares, solicits and opens bids, proposals and informal quotations for goods and services
  • Reviews specifications, conducts pre-bid meetings and issues applicable addenda
  • Evaluates submitted bid documents and manages contracts
  • Liaison for county departments and contractors for projects after award of contract; attends Contractor/Owner/ Architect (COA) meetings
  • Reviews requisitions and issues purchase orders; researches and identifies new vendors
  • Reviews and approves purchase orders for payment; approves all purchases that exceed $5,000.00
  • Locates suppliers for all products needed by county departments for their job requirements
  • Assigns and reconciles asset numbers; assists with annual audits
  • Oversees disposal of surplus property by internet sales
  • Completes vendor credit applications; manages vendor credit cards issued to divisions and accounts associated with cards; maintains files, logs and a variety of documentation
  • Manages Amazon account and places all orders; schedules check out of pool cars
  • Assumes the required daily responsibilities of other Purchasing Department employees in their absence which includes the processing of out-going mail from all departments
  • Prepares departmental budget; assists in the preparation of county special events
  • Assists departments with a large variety of problems that arise daily
  • Responds to county In-house emergencies that arises regardless of day or time
  • Oversees stockroom operations and annual inventory for Auditors
  • Develops Purchasing Department guidelines
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned

Employment Applications will be accepted Until Filled on Troup County's website @ www.troupcountyga.gov

Job #: 04022024 Grade 21

Troup County is an Equal Opportunity Employer - A Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace

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