About the Role
Accentuate Staffing is currently recruiting a Purchasing Specialist for a client of ours in Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities
Purchase commodities and services
Assist departments with the procurement process using e-procurement technology
Assist with implementations of goals and objectives for the division, to include: the establishment of purchasing schedules and the implementation of policies and procedures
Assist the Purchasing Manager with the development and implementation of e-procurement initiatives
Contact vendors, sales representatives, and department officials concerning various product and service purchases in regards to ordering, shipping, receiving, invoicing, and purchasing problems/processes
Interact with staff to engage and lead the process of buying decisions
Price requisitions using contract prices and/or quotes to ensure the established laws, policies, and regulations are followed
Utilize e-procurement technology to monitor vendor compliance with contractual terms and departmental spending
Obtain informal bids between $5,000 and $90,000 within the context of established laws, policies, and regulations
Receive informal bids, open bids on set date, tabulate bids, and award bid to lowest responsible bidder
Prepare reports on various topics, to include: buying levels, price variance, and recommendations for potential bids and/or uses of existing contracts
Monitor purchases to determine SDMWOB (Small Disadvantaged Minority and Women-Owned Business) vendors are contracted for competitive bids and assist with finding and selecting SDMWOB firms for purchases
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree
2+ years of relevant work experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Tier 1 ERP systems, and advanced e-procurement solutions
One or more of the following certifications is preferred: Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer (CLGPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Professional Public Buyer