Purchasing Agent

This position performs technical and administrative tasks associated with a wide-variety of purchasing-related responsibilities. This position also provides a high-level of support, with purchasing card management, to County employees.

Generally, the hiring range is $58,629-$73,286 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.

Douglas County offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical/Dental/Vision. For a more detailed overview please view the full Employee Benefit Guide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Reviews on-line purchase requisitions, by verifying the accuracy and completeness of all information, to ensure that submissions follow County policies. Review and enter change orders, following the same guidelines.
• Serves as the alternate Program Administrator for our county-wide purchasing card program. Orders new purchasing cards, adjusts/cancels existing cards, and provides research data, as needed. Assists cardholders and level managers with the JPMC SmartData program.
• Prepares bids/proposals, facilitates pre-bid/proposal/site visits, evaluates bid/proposal responses, and coordinates meetings/interviews while maintaining the integrity of the procurement process from start to finish, ensuring fair and open competition, under the guidance of the Purchasing Supervisor. Serves as the primary back-up for the Purchasing Supervisor.
• Provides coaching/guidance and assists in planning/providing training to administrative support staff involved in the procurement of goods and services.
• Conducts sourcing and research, and performs reference checks, as needed.
• Verify/update/maintain records, filing, scanning, and data entry/retrieval.
• Manages the county-wide copier contract. Creates charge-back journal entries and ensures the payment of associated invoices.
• Provides assistance and performs various functions in the self-service copy center.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Purchasing, or closely related field is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of purchasing-related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for a well-qualified candidate.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and have the ability to transport oneself to and from meetings and projects.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) preferred. Must obtain CPPB within three (3) years of being placed in this position.