Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Bossier Parish Police Jury - 3.8 Benton, LA Job Details Full-time $57,143.64 - $100,201.72 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Basic math Certified Purchasing Manager CPPO Driver's License Bachelor's degree Accounting Full Job Description SUMMARY Administer, coordinate and manage all purchasing activities of the Bossier Parish Police Jury in accordance with parish policies and applicable state laws.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DISCLAIMER

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibility of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties which may be required from day-to-day. Administer all purchasing polices and procedures for each department to insure uniformity and to maintain centralized purchasing practices Purchase all equipment, supplies and services for all departments under Police Jury's responsibility. Prepare bids in accordance with state law. Evaluate bids to insure all requirements are met and to insure vendor is capable of performing or providing what is required. Negotiate and review all contracts and agreements to insure a competitive cost is achieved and to insure terms and conditions are current. Assist all department directors to determine their needs for each year to establish budgetary requirements. Assist other parish agencies with purchasing practices to insure compliance with state bid laws. Data entry for purchase orders, blanket purchase orders and bids.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES, AS ASSIGNED

Assist Bossier Parish Treasurer with asset management program, conduct periodic inventory of all items, centralize all surplus equipment and furniture and coordinate auctions as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year accredited college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Eight years material/equipment and expediting experience related to governmental bodies. Advanced knowledge of procurement/vendor inspection techniques and requirements. Accounting, financial management and business law as required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to police jury members and public groups

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

The incumbent must possess a Valid State Driver's License. Certified Purchasing Manger (CPM) designation or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) will be considered a plus.

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. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 20 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.

BPPJ IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.

Pay:

$57,143.64 - $100,201.72 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person