Purchasing Analyst
Company: Douglas County Kansas
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Job Description:
Douglas County is currently accepting applications for a
Purchasing Analyst. This position is responsible for buying goods
and services in a cost-effective and efficient, responsive manner,
and includes working closely with staff and vendors. Associate's
degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or
two to three years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience required. Job
Requirements:The primary duties of this position include but are
not limited to:
- Working with departments to develop bid and Request for
Proposal documentation for the purchase of commodities and services
using the county's purchasing platform;
- Reviewing and entering contracts, purchase orders and invoices
in the county's finance system; -
- Developing contracts and agreements for major purchases, in
conjunction with departments and legal counsel; Tracking contract
renewal -dates;
- Evaluating suppliers based on quality, price, selection and
service/support for the purchase of commodities and services;
- Works with vendors, departments to solve problems involved with
contracts, agreements, warranties, deliverables, billing. - The
ideal candidate will have the following skills/abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal) skills, with
proven negotiation skills;
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; -
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Outlook). -
- - Starting pay is $22.77/hr., DOQ, with excellent benefits that
include: -
- HEALTH/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE INSURANCE: Various dependent coverage
levels available, discounted fitness club memberships, other
-voluntary benefits. -
- PAID TIME OFF: 14 Vacation days, 15 Sick days accrued per year;
1 day Personal Leave, 9 Paid Holidays
- RETIREMENT: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS),
Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available. Submit
application and resume online at www.douglascountyks.org/employment
by 5pm on Friday June 17, 2022. EOE.
Keywords: Douglas County Kansas, Lawrence , Purchasing Analyst, Professions , Lawrence, Kansas
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