$32.71-$48.95 Hourly / $5,669.73-$8,484.67 Monthly / $68,036.80-$101,816.00 Yearly
Plans, conducts, and participates in studies of the
organization components of the Purchasing Department and its functions to
design, develop, and recommend improved policies, procedures, organizational
structures, work methods, forms, and other management tools; works with
department employees, including off-site inventory personnel, on the analysis
of forms and processes, design of improvements, and implementation of
improvements that have been approved by purchasing management.
Collects and analyzes data through observation, interviews,
and application of such methods as personnel task lists, work sampling, and
various statistical processes; analyzes the structure and tasks of the
organizational component being studied; reviews work flow and physical layout
of offices and other work areas to determine their operating efficiency;
analyzes manual systems to determine feasibility of the application of computer
technology; analyzes automated systems to determine possible improvements in
related forms, reports and documentation.
Trains new city employees and provides refresher courses
for employees on the ADPICS/FAMIS purchasing and financial systems; conducts
group “initiator” training for those who utilize the system and individualized
“approval” training for those who approve transactions; troubleshoots ADPICS
production problems; assists users and responds to problems encountered by
users.
Serves as information technology coordinator for the
Purchasing Department, including outlying inventory sites; assists employees in
using information technology, ensures compliance with software licensing
requirements, updates and loads new software, and trains employees on use;
coordinates with the City’s information technology department when unable to
resolve issues.
Coordinates the Purchasing Card Program; receives and
reviews requests for additional cards; updates card holder information;
develops and administers training programs for program users, ensuring users
have knowledge of program rules and regulations; monitors cardholder accounts
for compliance with policy; notifies cardholders and department reconcilers on
non-compliance issues; reconciles card accounts monthly and forwards to
accounts payable for payment to bank.
Prepares and presents written and/or oral reports of
findings to supervisor and affected managerial personnel; develops
implementation plans and schedules if study recommendations are accepted;
trains affected personnel in the use of new systems and procedures; monitors
implementation and conducts follow-up studies to determine compliance with new
system and evaluate its performance.
Performs related work as required.
Considerable knowledge of: principles,
techniques, and procedures of management methods and systems analysis.
Working knowledge of: statistical analysis; municipal
purchasing administration and organization; principles of organization and
management; personal computer operating systems, software (including Excel,
Access, and Crystal Reports), hardware and peripheral devices.
Ability to: collect and analyze data and draw sound conclusions;
formulate and present recommendations and implementation methods; train user
personnel in systems and procedures; prepare and present oral and/or written
reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other
employees and managerial personnel.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in research, analysis of data, or a related field Certification as a Certified Purchasing Card Professional (CPCP), NIGP-CPP, Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) can substitute for a portion of education.
An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.