Requisition Technician, Lead

Job Title

Salary Range: $21.39/hour - $34.44/hour Salary Grade: 13 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to oversee and accurately prepare and process requisitions and receiving transactions in the automated purchasing system.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures. Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate. Oversees and accurately prepares and processes requisitions and receiving transactions in the automated system for assigned department; and oversees, reviews, and matches packing slips with purchase orders on goods and services. Processes, validates, and monitors employee's p-card transactions; and reviews and validates p-card transactions to make sure employees stay within policy guidelines. Acts as a liaison between Purchasing and Contracting and Finance Departments regarding problems related to order numbers and payments; and interacts with Purchasing and Accounts Payable on purchase orders and invoices for goods and services rendered. Contacts vendors and end users on requests for goods and services, and Accounts Payable on invoices; communicates with end user daily and Accounting on invoices to ensure payments are made in a timely manner; responds to customer concerns regarding payments to vendors; and attends pre-solicitation, pre-bid, and kick-off meetings with the Purchasing Department on related contracts for assigned department for goods and services.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related degree required, two years of experience in purchasing, contracting, inventory control or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required

None.