Friday, April 20, 2012

Dunwoody seeks Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager

We are currently seeking a Purchasing Manager for our Dunwoody, GA office (City of Dunwoody).
Under the general guidance of the Finance Director, will serve as the City's Purchasing Manager. Plans, organizes, implements and supervises the purchasing operations of the City. Responsible for building a centralized purchasing division. Work involves planning and overseeing all City procurement and inventory control functions in a centralized environment; establishing City purchasing policies and procedures; engaging in the procurement of goods and services in accordance with City, State and Federal regulations.
Processes purchase orders for materials, equipment and services. Evaluates requests, discusses product or service requirements with requesting department, and determines most appropriate method of procurement. Researches technical information and assists with developing specifications. Provides guidance and assistance to City departments on purchasing related issues.

Administers all aspects of sealed bid process, prepares invitation for bids (IFBs) or requests for proposals (RFPs) as appropriate, develops notices and advertisements and places same with newspapers and other sources of information. Analyzes, evaluates and tabulates bids. Checks references on potential contractors and makes recommendations for vendor/contractor/consultant. Administers contracts and agreements. Researches supply sources, secures price quotes and places orders with vendors for purchases that do not require formal bids. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:
Associate’s degree in business administration or a related field; supplemented by 3 years of progressively responsible experience procuring goods and services in a government services environment, including contract negotiation and administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.


Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) is preferred but not required. 

JAT Consulting Services, Inc. is proud to offer our employees benefits such as:  401(k), PTO plan, 10 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision benefits (employee fully paid by JAT, dependent coverage offered at employee’s expense).  For further information, please visit our website at www.jatconsulting.net.

To apply, please send resume as a Word or PDF document to lauracook@jatconsulting.net

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