Purchasing Technician

Job Title:
Purchasing Technician
Department:
Purchasing Agent and assists the Purchasing Agent in processing routine information and documentation pertaining to all purchasing functions.
Reports to:
Supervisor 
Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner at all times.
2. Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
3. Advises and provides technical assistance to staff in operating departments on procurement policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal procurement laws.
4. Fulfills records requests in compliance with state regulations.
5.  Maintains file system for procurement documentation, contracts, vouchers and reports.
6.  Assists in process of determining customer requirements.
7.  Reviews specifications or requirements. 
8.  Reviews contract compliance.
9.  Prepares and or creates purchase orders.
10.  Develops and maintains positive vendor relations. 
11.  Prepares a variety of reports of statistical data and submits to departments, inpiduals, or outside agencies.
12.  Assists accounts payable in researching and resolving discrepancies. 
13. Communicates through the proper channels to keep supervisor and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems or events of unusual nature. 
14.  Follows established procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe. 

Qualifications and Requirements:
Education: 
High school diploma or GED required; College level course work or vocational training in purchasing, bookkeeping, office administration, and personal computer operations preferred. Four (4) years previous work experience involving purchasing, procurement, or buying of goods and services preferred. Or, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position

1. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
2. Ability to gather and organize information and documents.
3. Ability to use technology to complete essential functions of job.

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