Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Purchasing Analyst II Job Opening in Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Special Recruiting Rate:
This classification has a special recruiting rate at Step 6 (Starting Salary $39,213 Annually)
NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST submit a copy of their degree or transcript at the time of application. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST submit a copy of that certification at the time of application. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such.
Application Dates:
Aug. 11 - Aug. 17, 2017
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Purchasing Director and Assistant Purchasing Director, receiving broad review while performing highly responsible technical work in the large scale purchasing of a wide variety of supplies, materials and equipment in the centralized purchasing program of the City-Parish government. Work involves responsibility for negotiating and preparing annual contracts for the purchase of supplies and services, and for developing specialized specifications in order to receive and award accurate bids. Work also involves researching laws, rules and regulations governing the City-Parish in the purchase of materials, supplies and equipment, as well as the performance of other duties related to purchasing functions. Provides close regulatory supervision over department and agencies of the City-Parish and the vendor community; Submits actions for review and approval for procurement related activities and programs/projects. Performs other work as requested.
ESSENTIAL WORK TASKS
Develops, negotiates, awards and manages a system of complex, annual City-Parish contracts for the purchase of a wide variety of commodities and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Purchase supplies, services and equipment for all City-Parish above their delegated authority. Develops detailed technical specifications on purchases requiring special knowledge of complex commodities in order to receive accurate bids, analyzes and tabulates results, recommends award to appropriate bidder, and prepares award documents for purchase order or contract development; ensures specifications are not restrictive but adequately describe City-Parish requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and the preparation of detailed purchase specifications. Knowledge of the sources of supply, local vendors, market and price trends. Knowledge of federal, state and local purchasing laws and regulations. Knowledge of the supply and equipment needs of City-Parish departments and agencies. Ability to develop and compare specifications and bids and to tabulate and analyze bids. Ability to negotiate and prepare annual contracts for the purchase of services and supplies. Ability to analyze departmental supply requests and prepare detailed technical bids. Ability to provide regulatory supervision to the City-Parish departments relative to procurement and procurement related programs/projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors and other employees and the public. Ability to apply good work habits such as punctuality, reliability, preciseness, and dependability in order to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and division.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree, and three years of experience in procurement or other business administration related activities.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Master's degree in public administration, business administration, management, finance or accounting may be substituted for two years of required experience; or certification by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or a certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) may substitute for one year of required experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXAMINATION
Entry Professional Series exam required (may take up to 3 hours from test start time). Written examinations are available on most Tuesdays, 8:30 ? 9:00 am, check-in, Thursdays, *12:00 - 12:30 pm, and Fridays, (for current openings only) 8:30 ? 9:00 am check-in. Please call Human Resources Recruiting and Examination at 389-3132 to confirm testing dates and times. Test check-in is on a first come-first served basis. Picture identification, proof of social security number and a completed employment application are required for test room admittance.
APPLICATION NOTE
Please detail in your employment application types of contracts negotiated, bid specifications written, regulations followed and other details that provide for a clear description of your work history. Also be detailed about your education, training and and bring supporting documentation with your application.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $33,825.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
procurement: 3 years
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