9 Jobs in Montgomery, AL
Alabama State Department of Education is Hiring a SENIOR BUYER Near Montgomery, AL
The Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Develops new and revises existing specifications for the furnishing of supplies, materials, equipment and services.
- Locates sources for supplies, materials, equipment and services as required.
- Invites, examines and evaluates bids, conducts bid openings and assists with bid tabulations and preparations.
- Provides information on purchasing and central receiving items as required.
- Meets with sales representatives to discuss products.
- Interviews sales representatives.
- Works with schools and other departments on bidding and purchasing procedures.
- Approves purchase orders as directed by the Purchasing Coordinator.
- Responsible for Public Works Bids/Contracts.
- Other duties as assigned by the Purchasing Coordinator.
Heavy experience in the areas of governmental purchasing is required.
Requires extensive knowledge of competitive bid process and the Alabama Competitive Bid Law/Public works Law; ability to develop written specifications which ensure appropriate quality and quantity of goods, while not unduly restricting any vendors from bidding.
Must be tactful and understand concept of selling and distribution.
Should be knowledgeable of office procedures, know how to report and present data and should be able to make decisions based on data available.
Must have knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of governmental purchasing; methods and techniques of developing specifications and other purchasing documents; ability to develop, revise and interpret policies, procedures, regulations and laws related to the purchasing process.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system administration and employees, other agencies, bidders and vendors.
Accuracy is a must.
New Applicants click here to login and applyCurrent MCPSS Employees click here to login and applyDuty Days 260
Salary Range: From/To Beginning pay - $55,322.00.
Additional Job Information
**Applicants selected for classified positions must undergo (or have undergone) an ABI/FBI criminal history background check (fingerprinting administered through sites selected and approved by the MCPSS and State of Alabama Education Department) and be declared suitable and fit to teach under state law. Applicants selected must also pass a drug-screening test via forms provided by Human Resources during the selection process.**
THE MOBILE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Full Time
$61k-82k (estimate)
05/18/2024
06/14/2024
sdenet.alsde.edu
Dublin, OH
<25
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