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The Connecticut General Assembly's nonpartisan Office of Legislative Management seeks a full-time Senior Purchasing Officer. Examples of Duties Manages all purchasing requirements. Serves as the agency's purchasing card (P-Card) coordinator and is the agency point of contact with the State Comptroller for all P-Card matters; Responsible for P-Card monthly and annual reporting to State Comptroller, Responsible for processing agency P-Card payments, review of transaction reconciliation, and statement discrepancies; Tracks and documents employee P-Card violations and brings to Financial Administrator's attention regularly; Maintains and updates the CGA's Purchasing Card Procedures Guide; Manages open purchase orders and requisitions for a wide range of services and commodities; Conducts requests for quotes (RFQs), including releasing RFQs, analyzing results and creating contracts; Conducts vendor meetings and maintains vendor file; Reviews requisitions and obtains clarification or additional information as needed; Processes purchase orders; Supervises employee(s); Works closely with Accounts Payable department to resolve billing issues and/or discrepancies; Performs other related duties as required. Typical Qualifications A bachelor's degree in business or another relevant field plus 6 years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing with at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Excellent analytic and research abilities. Knowledge of state and federal purchasing laws. Knowledge of methods, principles and procedures of purchasing and requisitioning. Knowledge of state purchasing procedures and regulations. Knowledge of inventory control procedures. Knowledge of standard English, including grammar, spelling, word usage and punctuation. Ability to be highly productive, prioritize assignments and meet deadlines under stressful conditions. Ability to act professionally, objectively and impartially in dealing with vendors, contractors, purchasing agents, legislators and public. Ability to use computers and adapt to changing technology. Ability to maintain good working relationships. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work overtime as needed. Supplemental Information To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume describing how your education and experience meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Cover letters should specifically describe your purchasing and supervisory experience. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Starting salary $82,880

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person