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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