Job Title: Procurement Specialist Department: Finance Hiring Range: $20.43 - $23.85 Compensation Grade: 2004 Compensation Pay Range: $20.43 - $28.60 Posted Internally and Externally Job Posting End Date: April 30, 2024 *This position is scheduled to start on July 1st of 2024. Purpose of the position: The purpose of this position is to provide operational support to the Procurement Manager and assist other departments with procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): High school diploma or GED, including or supplemented by courses in business and office practices and at least two (2) years of experience in technical accounting, purchasing or buying work; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Essential Functions of the position: Provide operational support and assist other departments with procurement of supplies, equipment, and services. Receive authorizations for P-cards and issue P-cards to approved recipients along with instructions on P-card use; assist with issues and monitor use of P-cards. Review and process contracts and purchase orders in the County’s financial software for daily distribution. Assists new vendors with registration and answer questions vendors may have regarding rules for conducting business with the County. Assist with rental car reservations and assign fuel cards for travel. Assist in planning, developing, and effecting efficient purchasing methods. Assist and allocate multi department purchase orders, contracts, and invoices for proper encumbrance and payment when necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Considerable knowledge of standard purchasing procedures and practices. Possession of analytical skills Ability to work through multiple tasks simultaneously and manages time efficiently. Knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office software and the ability to operate a variety of software applications effectively and confidentially. Ability to set priorities, implement changes and organize. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form; ability to follow written and oral instructions. In order to uphold internal pay parity and equity, salaries are non-negotiable for new and current Buncombe County employees. All new employees are paid according to their years of relevant education and experience above minimum requirements for the position and employees have the opportunity to obtain pay increases via cost of living increases and promotions. Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective. It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. In addition, Buncombe County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination. Applicants for employment are invited to participate in the affirmative action program by reporting their status as a protected veteran or other minority. In extending this invitation, we advise you that: (a) workers (applicants) are under no obligation to respond but may do so in the future if they choose; (b) responses will remain confidential within the human resource department; and (c) responses will be used only for the necessary information to include in our affirmative action program. We are a company that values diversity. We actively encourage women, minorities, veterans and disabled employees to apply. Refusal to provide this information will have no bearing on your application and will not subject you to any adverse treatment. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must reside within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility. Select a job and click the blue Apply button to complete your application. Please attach a resume and cover letter if possible. Then, submit your application by the Job Posting End Date to be considered. Our hiring managers begin reviewing applications after the Job Posting End Date and will contact applicants soon after. Thank you for your patience as we give each application the time and attention that it deserves. We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you have equivalent experience and/or education we encourage you to apply.