Purchasing Services Coordinator II

The incumbent is responsible for the efficient coordination of the procurement process relating to Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, and eMarketplace activities. The job function involves: managing equipment/commodity bids, researching procurement needs, communicating with vendors on procurement requirements, maintaining procurement files, processing procurement documents, and answering eMarketplace Helpdesk e-mails/calls on behalf of the 12 Divisions of DHSS and assuming the role of the DHSS Minnesota Multi state Contract Alliance for Pharmacy (MMCAP) point of contact.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class.  Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

 

• Reviews requisitions and purchase orders for completeness and accuracy; contacts user to obtain additional information as required.
   
• Determines whether items to be purchased are on contract, require either formal or informal bidding or may be obtained by phone or from a catalog.
   
• Writes specifications for bids, has them advertised, printed and sent to appropriate vendors; evaluates bids received for conformity to bid specifications and compliance with governing laws, rules and regulations; tabulates and submits a recommendation of award.
   
• Ensures prompt and complete deliveries; investigates problems and complaints from vendors (users) concerning late delivery, price discrepancies, poor quality or defective merchandise; initiates change orders and cancellations as required. 
   
• Interviews vendor representatives for new and improved products, services and marketing conditions.
   
• Maintains files on open purchase orders and correspondence, vendor lists, product catalogs and contract awards.
   
• Attends meetings and seminars concerned with specification revisions, standardization and product evaluation.
   
• May supervise clerical personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Purchasing Services Coordinator II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

 

1. One year experience in procurement services which includes purchasing goods and services in accordance with procurement procedures and contract specifications.
2. Six months experience in contract management and control which includes ensuring compliance with the terms of contracts, investigating and resolving contract disputes, and negotiating changes with vendors.
3. Six months experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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