Purchasing Agent/Senior Purchasing Agent, Charleston Water System
Under limited supervision, this position is responsible with assigned buyer activities for preparing the procurement of materials, equipment, supplies, and services commonly used by Charleston Water System (CWS). • Ensure associates and departments comply with CWS Purchasing Manual and determine sourcing methods for best interest of CWS. • Review, approve (under authorized authority), and prepare requisitions from assigned departments daily through the CWS ERP- Dynamics 365 F&O system. When necessary, approve and expedite purchase orders of an emergency nature.
Prepare and solicit Invitation for Bid (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), and Request for Quotes (RFQ). Advise departments in the development of specifications for materials or equipment. Conduct pre-bid conferences and bid openings. Receive and analyze bids considering specifications to determine the responsive and responsible Bidder for award. • Participate in development, suggest, and perform testing on the Charleston Water System E.R.P.- Dynamics 365 F&O. • Assist Purchasing Department with facilitating vendor collaboration through vendor portal and CWS website.
Assist with administering CWS’s Purchasing Card Program by providing training to departments, issuing/terminating credit cards, and providing reports to departments through WORKS software. • Coordinate surplus property, evaluation, reassignment, and disposal. • Develop and maintain system for monitoring MPA’s. Issue solicitation, analyze, and issue contracts for inventory. Monitor contract activity to ensure compliance with specifications and requirements. • Interview vendors and perform independent research to keep abreast of new products and technology.
Licenses, Certifications, Registrations • This position does not require special designations. • Certified Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent preferred.
Additional Duties • Perform other related duties as assigned. Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions • Frequent sedentary work with extended sitting required. • Occasionally positions self to exert up to 20 lbs. of force to lift and transport objects. Objects greater than 50 lbs. require a two-person operation. • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as but not limited to a telephone, calculator, fax, copier and calculator. • Ability to understand and execute complex written and oral instructions.
PURCHASING AGENT Salary Range: $58,094.40 ($27.93/hr) - $90,064.00 ($43.30/hr) The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 109: • Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting and three (3) years purchasing related experience or a combination of education and experience in a purchasing related position to equal nine (9) years.
Apply Online: www.charlestonwater.com
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