Job Opening: Purchasing Agent

Company
DODGE CO ADMINISTRATION
Location
JUNEAU, WI
Posted on
May 9, 2024

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Facilitates project teams for procurement of goods and services requiring formal competition. 2. Prepares and administers the procurement process: issues solicitations including quotes, bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for bids (RFBs), requests for quotes (RFQs), addenda, meeting notes; conducts public bid openings; analyzes and facilitates evaluations of responses, costs, and awards; and coordinates multi-departmental procurements. 3. Develops and/or maintains a standard forms and templates for use in county procurements. 4. Under the supervision of the Corporation Counsel\'s Office and in collaboration with the procuring department, negotiates contracts and prepares contract documents. Prepares purchase recommendations for award authorization. 5. Monitors vendor performance to ensure contract compliance in terms of service level, quality, and cost; and investigates and resolves complaints and problems. 6. Conducts comprehensive market research on products, vendors, and market conditions to determine effective purchasing strategies, and to develop budget estimates. 7. Maintains records/databases for all centralized contracts, leases, and other purchasing agreements. 8. Maintains other statistical, financial, and control records. 9. Conducts research relative to products, services, and suppliers. 10. Purchases high-volume supplies, equipment, materials, and services; determines the most appropriate method of procurement; coordinates the procurement process. 11. Ensures compliance with purchasing policies and procedures. 12. Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of Dodge County\'s purchasing policies and procedures. 13. Prepares, conducts and analyzes annual inventory. 14. Assists departments with administration of purchasing-related contracts. 15. Attends meetings with internal departments, suppliers, vendors, other communities, and consultants relating to procurement issues. 16. Other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of public sector procurement procedures and inventory control. General understanding of public work and related public sector procurement laws and regulations. Knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and auditing principles (including GASB rules and GAAP standards) and methods in their application to a government accounting system. Knowledge of the County and County Departments\' operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, State, and Federal regulations related to department programs and operations. Knowledge of principles and practices of budgeting, fiscal management, project management principles and techniques. Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to develop department goals and objectives. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs. Ability to develop, interpret and implement regulations, policies, procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and other department specific documents. Ability to establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations. Ability to interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://gusea1p01.rec.pro.ukg.net/DOD1000DODGE/JobBoard/cec5f37d-31be-485f-8dab-920784fb2a37/?q=&o=postedDateDesc

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