Job Description
Job Description
- Ensure compliance with all purchasing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Analyze purchases to determine best value, including negotiation, sole-source review, emergency procurement, multi-year contracts, bulk purchases, and cooperative purchasing opportunities.
- Conduct data analysis, research, and report writing to support effective procurement operations.
- Manage all phases of the bid process: prepare Bids/RFPs, conduct meetings, respond to vendor inquiries, evaluate submissions, and make award recommendations.
- Review and approve contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders; conduct market research; and resolve vendor issues.
- Prepare contracts, renewals, and amendments for goods and services.
- Provide guidance to departments on procurement policies, processes, and regulations.
- Exercise independent judgment in evaluating requests, bids, proposals, and vendor performance.
- Maintain competitive sourcing practices and strong vendor relationships; manage vendor files and performance evaluations.
- Oversee the contracts module in the financial system.
- Assist departments in developing procurement justifications and evaluating bids.
- Perform product and equipment testing as needed.
- Provide procurement-related guidance for budgeting and planning.
- Stay updated on legislation affecting procurement operations.
- Administer organization-wide programs (e.g., P-Cards, fuel cards, office supply contracts, online purchasing accounts, surplus auctions).
- Manage organization-wide contracts for goods and services.
- Perform year-end processes including issuing 1099s and completing budgetary re-appropriations.
- Develop procurement procedures, forms, and process improvements.
- Assign and review tasks related to purchasing and procurement activities.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to train and educate staff on procurement processes.
- Strong teamwork abilities and collaborative mindset.
- Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills.
- High proficiency with spreadsheets, scheduling tools, and word processing software.
- Ability to quickly learn organizational policies and operations.
- Strong judgment, decision-making, and initiative.
- Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare clear reports.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and external partners.
Company DescriptionAbove All Personnel is a certified temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire service. We specialize in accounting, administrative work, customer service, clerical, receptionists and general office duties. Our office number is 314-781-6008 if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.
Company Description
Above All Personnel is a certified temporary, temporary to hire and direct hire service. We specialize in accounting, administrative work, customer service, clerical, receptionists and general office duties. Our office number is 314-781-6008 if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.