Starting Pay Rate: $17.73/hour
General Description: This position is a regular, full-time position working day shift, Monday through Friday and, as otherwise required, based upon the needs of the agency. Required to work during any natural or manmade disaster and/or emergency. The Purchasing Coordinator performs a variety of tasks, requiring knowledge of purchasing and budget management, to support effective and efficient operations of the Agency’s Financial Services Division.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the purchasing of equipment, supplies, uniforms and other agency issued items for all sworn law enforcement and non-sworn personnel
• Research and evaluate suppliers to ensure quality products are delivered in a timely manner
• Serve as a liaison in negotiations of pricing for new and expiring contracts
• Create requisitions and issue approved purchase orders to vendors
• Review and manage purchase orders according to the budget set forth
• Assist employees entering the Employee Distribution Center for ordering and distribution of supplies
• Routine office tasks including back up to the Receiving & Distribution Coordinator as needed

• All CCSO employees are considered ‘essential emergency workers’ and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations.

Skills and Abilities:

• High level multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• High attention to detail
• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Must have the ability to think and act quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergencies

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Requires one year of experience, within a logistics or supply division, of purchasing and/or inventory control job tasks
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs including Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs used in modern accounting practices
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve efficiently within time sensitive deadlines in a very face paced environment
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have an understanding of inventory software programs

Physical Demands:

• Must have the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. often
• Bend, kneel, squat or stand for extended periods of time often
• Drive agency owned motor vehicle on occasion

Requirements:

• Valid Florida driver license required

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien
• Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent
• Must not have tattoos on your hands, neck, or face
• Must not have used, tried, experimented, or possessed ANY illegal controlled substance in the past 12 months
• Must not have used, tried, experimented, or possessed ANY illegal controlled substance classified as a schedule I or II substance (excluding marijuana) in the last 5 years
• Must successfully complete a background investigation including drug testing

Employer Paid Benefits: