Assistant Purchasing Agent

Job Posting Information

Make an Impact Behind the Scenes

Are you detail-oriented and enjoy strategy, negotiation, and collaboration? Join our team and help ensure City/County departments receive the materials they need—efficiently, cost-effectively, and with quality in mind.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll support the Purchasing Agent by performing a variety of complex purchasing functions. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing specifications, evaluating vendor bids, conducting product research and value analysis, and coordinating with departments and vendors. You'll also monitor purchase orders, resolve delivery issues, and may supervise clerical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Procure services, supplies, materials, and equipment meeting quality and cost standards
• Review requisitions for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare and evaluate specifications
• Analyze bids and recommend awards
• Conduct market research and value analysis
• Coordinate with departments and vendors
• Track orders and expedite deliveries
• Resolve shipment issues and claims
• Support contracts and incidental purchases
• May supervise clerical staff

What You Bring

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, along with:

• Knowledge of governmental procurement and purchasing practices
• Experience with bid analysis and specification development
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work serving your community
• Supportive, collaborative team
• Opportunities for growth
• Competitive pay and benefits

Minimum Qualifications/Necessary Special Requirements Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field and some experience as a buyer; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that would provide the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.