Advanced knowledge of city and departmental practices, procedures, systems, and federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and best practices relating to purchasing and the competitive bid process and the ability to enforce the purchasing statutes.
Considerable knowledge of a variety of commodities.
Good knowledge of market conditions and sources of supply.
Good knowledge of governmental budgeting policies and procedures.
Knowledge of electronic bid process.
Knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret, explain, and apply laws, rules, operations, practices, procedures, regulations, and policies.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize telephone, fax machines, computers and applicable software daily, including Microsoft office, Microsoft Outlook, Laserfiche, Tyler Incode/ERP Pro 10, and other procurement software.
Ability to regularly interact with others and exchange and receive information, providing effective and tactful customer service, and work independently with a high level of discretion.
Ability to make independent judgement, organize, and expedite orders.
Advanced ability to be organized and have efficient management of time and deadlines and maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
Advanced ability to interact with people in a professional and congenial manner.
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Advanced ability to communicate in a clear, effective, and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
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Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and perform work accurately and thoroughly which requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures and deadlines.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly.
Licenses & Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards.
Professional certification by a recognized national purchasing association, such as CPPB, CPPO, VCO, or CPM, is preferred.
Work Environment
Work primarily performed in climate-controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Physical demands are primarily sedentary. Requires light lifting (up to 10 lbs.), sitting, walking, and standing. Work performed may cause fatigue of eyes and other faculties because of fairly continuous use of motor senses.
