Purchasing Agent Position Available In Taylor, Florida

$15.92
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Florida $18.90 – $26.16 Per hour Purchasing Agent
Taylor County Board Of County Commissioners

Occupation:

Procurement Clerks

Location:

Perry, FL – 32347
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12483333

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

4/28/2025

Updated:

4/29/2025

Expires:

5/28/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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SUMMARY:

This is a responsible position that involves administrative and technical work in the procurement of goods and services for County Departments. The employee assigned to this classification is responsible for supervising and performing operational activities for procurement of a wide variety of materials, supplies and equipment and for coordinating purchases in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, policies and procedures and for providing routine, day-to-day supervision of the warehouse. Work is performed under the direction of the Assistant County Administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Directs the operation of the warehouse and inventory distribution activities and purchasing department.
• Plans, develops, and implements Purchasing’s operating budget and monitors cost expenditures.
• Serves in an advisory capacity to departments regarding administration of purchasing policies and procedures.
• Receives requisitions from departments and when needed confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, specifications, substitutions, purchase order status, and delivery schedule; then follows through with issuing and distributing purchase orders.
• Confers with respective department heads before ordering when substitutions are optional.
• Consults with departments to determine commodity needs in terms of quality, quantity, and delivery.
• Sets up new accounts and completes credit applications and vendor update forms for new vendors.
• Identifies problem areas and recommends ways to improve efficiency of the purchasing and warehouse operation.
• Occasionally solicits, receives and reviews competitive quotes and analyzes data.
• Processes the encumbrance of funds through purchase orders.
• Confers with Finance or Department Heads to resolve issues pertaining to purchase orders, i.e. funding and charge codes.
• Maintains records pertaining to cost of commodities and departmental usage.
• Orders, receives, inspects, stores and distributes warehoused items.
• Maintains satisfactory stock levels and takes periodic physical inventories.
• Analyzes the cost effectiveness of warehousing particular items.
• Performs cleaning of warehouse and keeps stock orderly.
• Reviews inventory for items that are obsolete or slow moving and adjusts accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent; two years of college and/or Associate’s Degree from an accredited university or college, or minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ¨ Required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. ¨ Occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop and kneel. ¨ Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Workplace is in an office environment. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.