Kent County Government · 1 day ago
Procurement
Chestertown, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$29.41/hr - $47.06/hr
5+ years expKent County Government is seeking a Procurement professional experienced in public and private volume purchasing. The role involves overseeing the bidding and purchasing processes to ensure compliance with County and State laws while working closely with County Departments to standardize procurement practices.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Research new vendors, products, technology and service delivery methods to optimize county operations
Prepares competitive sealed bids for solicitation; reviews and makes recommendations award
Reviews purchase order requests for adherence to required guidelines, policies and procedures
Assist with the effective coordination with the Finance Department to maintain a competitive purchasing process
Negotiates with vendors (method of procurement, quotations, best supply sources) within County policies; manages relationships with vendors
Prepares wide variety of written materials (specifications, contracts, procedures, letters) for the purpose of documenting activities; provides written reference and conveying information
Works with local, state and regional purchasing cooperatives and associations to make joint purchases
Prepares budget estimates for procurement of vehicles and equipment or capital acquisitions
Administrates vehicle procurement contracts
Works with all County departments regarding compliance with purchasing policies and procedures
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of procurement processes including government contracts and bidding procedures
Working knowledge of financial budget and payment processes
Working knowledge of legal contract language
Ability to multitask, track and document project bid and contract progress
Ability to create and modify Excel spreadsheets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Bachelors' Degree Business Management
Five years of relevant experience and/or training in the field
Or equivalent technical training, education or experience
Valid Maryland Driver's License and an acceptable motor vehicle record
Knowledge of standard office software
Benefits
Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability Coverage
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Kent County Government
A scenic peninsula, on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, the County of Kent is less than a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Annapolis and Northern Virginia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jennifer White
HR Business Partner
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