Procurement Specialist

The duties listed below are not all duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered essential for an employee to perform.

• Support year-end procurement processes.
• Review of requisitions/purchase orders.
• Provide year-end training to County employees, via scheduled computer labs.
• Assist with policy development and revisions, as needed.
• Provide procurement system user support, responding to departmental and employees concerning procurement-related inquiries and discrepancies.
• Research and assist with the preparation of special reports for management.
• Follow the interpretation of policies and procedures to resolve procurement-related issues, problems and discrepancies.
• Assist with other general office duties filing, assisting public, preparing journal entries, reconciling account activities, and assisting co-workers when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work Style: Strong work ethic with an emphasis on accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Team-oriented, with the ability to build consensus and provide exceptional customer service while upholding Procurement standards.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical thinker with the curiosity to investigate and resolve issues effectively.
• Relationship-Building: Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, and the ability to build strong relationships while enforcing procurement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge Requirements: Procurement Life Cycle, Contract Management, Purchase Order Processing, and General Ledger. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Working knowledge of federal and state statutes pertaining to purchasing and Uniform Guidance
• Supervisory & Coordination Skills: Ability to coordinate deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel, with additional skills in data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.

Associate’s degree in accounting or related field.

1 year of Tyler Munis financial system experience.

Salary : $47 - $55