Purchasing Assistant Jobs

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(New Position added for 7/1/2023)

PURCHASING ASSISTANT

Salary: $79,304.10 - $87,651.90

(Range is +/- 5% of 7/1/23 contract rate of $83,478 based on experience/qualifications)

Closing Date: 5/26/2023, or until filled

Position Start Date: 7/3/2023

TOWN OF ENFIELD

JOB DESCRIPTION

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

PURCHASING ASSISTANT

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible position which involves the overseeing of the purchasing of all items purchased by the Town, except the Board of Education, in accordance with the Town's procurement rules and procedures.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under the general supervision of the Director of Finance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Oversees the Town receptionists.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Manages the Town's General Services Division; calls for price quotations; confers with sales representatives and vendors; establish schedules for purchases; prepares and requests formal bids; reviews specifications; presides over all bid openings; reviews all bids; services Performance Bonds and Certificates of Insurance; maintains bid files; coordinates purchasing activities; maintains inventory and management of fixed assets; prepares and recommends the budget for General Services Division; coordinates and oversees the sale of obsolete and surplus equipment; oversees mailing of all Town correspondence; determines monthly charges for each department regarding supplies; supervises the operation of the Central Stores; regular & punctual attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs related work as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to operate, finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computer and various other office equipment.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to concentrate on fine detail with constant interruption, attend to task for 45-60 minutes at a time, remember multiple assignments given over long periods of time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of municipal purchasing; knowledge of fixed asset management; ability to do difficult mathematical computations; ability to use computer terminal; ability to supervise and work harmoniously with others.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Bachelors degree in Business Administration and three (3) years experience, preferably in a purchasing environment or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Revised: 2-1-99

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,304.10 - $87,651.90 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing environment: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person