What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist position at Chatham County Government?
Join Chatham County Purchasing and Contracting as a Procurement Specialist, leveraging your two years of purchasing experience to procure goods and services for all county departments and agencies. With responsibilities ranging from writing specifications to contract analysis, this role offers a dynamic opportunity to apply your expertise in a fast-paced municipal environment.
- Perform purchasing functions in the procurement of goods and services for all County departments and agencies.
- Write and assemble specifications for necessary commodities and services.
- Create and process requisitions and purchase orders, obtain competitive bids, proposals, quotations, and conduct pre-bids/pre-proposal conferences.
- Review sole source procurement and emergency procurement requests.
- Prepare and review agenda items for presentation to the Board of Commissioners.
- Prepare contracts for goods and services and perform contract analysis and review insurance documents for contract compliance.
- Post solicitations on the County’s procurement portal and other required advertisements.
- Assist County personnel with the Purchasing module of the financial system and related applications.
- Prepare reports, forms, applications, correspondence, memos, and spreadsheets.
- Assist with the disposal of County surplus.
- Use your communication and customer service skills in performing all work.
- Perform duties under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or GED, and
- At least two (2) years of purchasing or procurement experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must possess or be able to obtain Professional Public Buyer certification (CPPB) within 3 years of employment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An Associate Degree in Business or Accounting.
- Experience in a municipal or government setting.