NEOGOV · 10 hours ago
Procurement Specialist I
Visalia, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $61K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is part of the County of Tulare, and they are seeking a Procurement Specialist I to manage purchasing activities for supplies, materials, food, and equipment. The role involves reviewing requisitions, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.
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Responsibilities
Receive, review, process and approve requisitions for supplies, materials and equipment
Administer and monitor contract agreements for legal compliance
Confer with County Counsel, Risk Management, Auditor’s and Clerk Recorder’s Office on contract requirements to ensure contract compliance
Confer with department officials and representatives concerning procedures, specifications, needs, concerns and complaints
Confer with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability and delivery schedule
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, economics or a closely related field
Two (2) years of progressively responsible buying experience purchasing a variety of commodities and services in a purchasing environment, service industry, or public agency
Possession of, or ability to obtain and appropriate, valid California driver's license
Principles, methods and approved practices of public sector purchasing and central purchasing system
County customer service objectives and strategies
Telephone, office, and online etiquette
General business practices, procedures, and recordkeeping methods
County departmental functions and their material and service needs
Sources of supply, material, equipment and services, market conditions, and price trends of various materials, equipment, and supplies
Relevant regulations and laws relating to public agency purchasing transactions
Contracting law, Tulare County Ordinance Code, and other laws and regulations pertaining to the solicitation of bids/proposals, evaluation of offers, negotiations and awarding contracts
Product research and evaluation
Types of equipment, machines and appliances, and their features and uses
Purchasing terminology, documents and records
Work and communicate effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers
Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment
Effectively communicate orally and in writing
Perform Cost and price analysis
Read, interpret and explain laws, rules and office policies and procedures
Compile data for purposes of bidding and awarding contracts
Analyze requisitions and prepare product specifications
Evaluate a variety of technical and complex bids for supplies, equipment, materials and services, and make awards
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, County officials, the public and representatives of vendors and suppliers
Treat County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect
Keep current with changes in the market, products and trends
Organize, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and operating needs
Devise, institute and monitor purchasing record keeping systems
Prepare and write reports, correspondence and data logs
Perform basic math sufficient to review purchase records and invoices for accuracy and use and calculate measuring units
File records alphabetically and numerically
Assess the customer's immediate needs and ensure customer's receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral
Answer questions and release information according to department guidelines and policies
Analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
Establish, update, and manage County credit cards for department staff
Preferred
Possession of a valid Certified Public Procurement Officer (C.P.P.O.) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (C.P.P.B) certificate from the Universal Public Procurement Certification Council
Benefits
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service), 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service), 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service), 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service). Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Career Incentive Pay: Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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