Purchasing Agent

JOB DETAILS Job Details About Bay County Purchasing Agent Job Code Number 268088860 Job Description There is a job opening with the Bay County Finance Department.   Job Title:  Purchasing Agent   Rate of Pay: (Effective 1/1/2025) $51,563.20 per year entry, progressing to  $59,238.40 per year after 3 years (PB06)   APPLICATION PROCESS:  Apply at www.baycountymi.gov Click on Employment POSTING END DATE: December 31, 2024   This is a full-time position with benefits as provided for within the Bay County Association of Managers, Professionals and Supervisors (BCAMPS), although union membership is voluntary.   Benefits include, but not limited to: HEALTH, DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE LIFE INSURANCE PAID VACATION PAID HOLIDAYS (14) PAID SICK DAYS PERSONAL DAYS PAID PARENTAL LEAVE PAID BEREAVEMENT PENSION WITH 4% EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FLEX SPEND ACCOUNT   *Bay County is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)   GENERAL SUMMARY:   Serves as the primary procurement official for the county.  Reviews, oversees and processes all purchase requisitions.  Will assist departments in the placement of their purchases. Will furnish information, answer questions and track compliance regarding the county's Purchasing Policy.  Will provide vendors information regarding what products and services the county purchases.  Gathers, compiles, processes and analyzes cost data. Evaluates vendors and products.  Provides recommendations to the Finance Officer.  Supervision is general to direct on specific task assignments and is received from the Finance Officer.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   1. Places orders for goods and services. 2. Actively seeks out and solicits new vendors and maintains a vendor master list. 3. Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure compliance with the Bay County Purchasing Policy and to verify authorized signature. 4. Engages in problem resolution with vendors. 5. Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP's) and Requests for Quotations (RFQ's), evaluates responses and makes recommendations on awards. 6. Is a standing member of all Qualification Based Selection (QBS) committees. 7. Regularly confers with sales and departmental representatives. 8. Recommends amendments to the Bay County Purchasing Policy and / or procedures. 9. Communicates with other purchasing agents regarding professional matters. 10. Performs monthly reconciliation of open purchase orders. 11. Assists in year-end closing. 12. Administers the County's Procurement (Credit) Card Program and Cell Phones. 13. May be given assignments unrelated to purchasing. 14. Punctual and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job. 15. All other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.   The above description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by people in this classification.  This description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.   QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in business or other curriculum that would enhance performance as a purchasing agent.  Work experience or class work in governmental or fund accounting, and budgeting are preferred. Minimum of 3 years of purchasing experience.  Proficient in developing spreadsheets, word processing software and in the use of the Internet.  Excellent human relation skills, as well as excellent analytical and writing skills. Applicants may be required to take written or other examinations.     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (With or without reasonable accommodations):  This position involves sitting most of the time and/or walking or standing for brief periods of time. Additional requirements include the ability to move objects according to the following weight & frequency: generally, 10 pounds of force up to one third of the time.   AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER “Bay County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Bay County and its departments to pursue equal employment opportunity regardless of height, weight, political or religious affiliations, race, color, sex, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected classification set forth by law in our relationship with applicants for employment, employees of the department, and the public.”    F.L.S.A.: Exempt How to Apply Job Summary Organization Bay County  View Profile Employer Website Location Bay City, Michigan 48708 Job Code Number 268088860 Positions Available 1 Expiration Date 12/31/2024 O*NET Code 13-1023.00 O*NET Occupation Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Education Level Bachelors Degree Job Characteristics Full-time