SCHOOL BOARD OF SAINT LUCIE COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION
Position No.
Salary Schedule
FLSA
77687
2I0
Non-exempt
Length of Work Year 12 months
Date Approved
8-26-97
Date Revised
JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT
REPORTS TO
Purchasing Specialist
Business Services
Purchasing Agent
JOB GOAL
To assist the Purchasing Agent in administering the purchasing process.
QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or equivalent, some college helpful.
A minimum of four (4) years experience in purchasing work or an equivalent combination of
training and experience.
Good command of English
Good command of business mathematics.
Good telephone skills
Knowledge of and ability to understand public purchasing principles.
Computer experience working with spreadsheets, data base and word processing.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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To review requests for purchase order reports for appropriateness, completeness and compliance
with purchasing procedures and other legal requirements.
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To determine if the suggested vendor is appropriate for the goods or services being requested and
make changes as necessary.
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To solicit quotations from vendors when the rules require it.
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To determine whether or not bids are required for the goods and services being requested.
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To work with requesters in developing bid specifications for goods and services which they may
require.
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To work with vendors in resolving problems which may arise from time to time.
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To maintain effective liaison with schools and departments to handle purchasing problems.
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To interview sales representatives and vendors to obtain bid quotations on specific purchases.
Revised 8-19-97
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To write bid specifications and develops vendor lists for specific purchase requirements.
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To perform assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
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To perform assigned tasks with a high standard of quality.
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Other such duties which may be assigned by the Purchasing Agent.
Physical Demand Class - L
*Essential Job Functions
Revised 8-19-97