Purchasing and Warehouse Supervisor

Salary : $49,233.60 - $64,064.00 Annually
Location : 1040 Hancock Avenue, Gainesville, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01052
Department: Department of Water Resources
Division: Finance and Administration
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Summary
Purchases supplies, equipment, and services. Supervises the Warehouse Inventory Specialist and supervises the warehouse inventory for the Department of Water Resources.

Job Duties


Purchases supplies, equipment, and services for the Department of Water Resources. Prepares requests for bids and proposals including all documentation and supporting schedules; Contacts vendors and evaluates bids; Prepares request for purchase orders and submits to Finance; Prepares contracts between City and vendors for execution; Ensures compliance with laws, City purchasing guidelines, procedures, and ordinances.

Supervises the Department of Water Resource's warehouse and approves leave time, prepares and performs employee evaluations, and other disciplinary actions.

Responsible for storage and maintenance of all inventory purchased for the warehouse.

Purchases, manages, and stores all City owned materials for ongoing City construction projects.

Ensures vendor applications and records are up to date for each vendor to maintain active vendor status with the City.

Assists various Water Resource's staff with purchasing needs and procedures.

Work with auditors during fiscal year-end inventory and provide all necessary documentation to auditors.

Expedites purchasing for emergency and rush purchases.



Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.

Three years purchasing experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the minimum level of qualifications stated above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Class C Driver's License and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) desirable.

Certified Public Purchasing Buyer or Certified Purchasing Manager desirable.

Forklift certification required within six months of employment.

Underground storage tank (UST) certification required within six months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of state purchasing laws, rules and regulations for the State of Georgia.

Knowledge of governmental purchasing and bid procedures and ethical constraints.

Knowledge of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Knowledge of Microsoft office products.

Knowledge of computerized financial software.

Supervisory experience is necessary.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public sector officials and private sector vendors.

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to interpret and apply established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Supplemental Information
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.
Maximum of 15% in incentive pay.
The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity employer. The City of Gainesville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The City of Gainesville conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Overview
Part of the City of Gainesville's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of City employees. Gainesville offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis.

City Benefits Paid at 100%

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Clinic & Wellness Center
• GMEBS Retirement Plan (select positions)
• Life Insurance (up to $75,000)
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Paid Jury Duty Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Protective Safety Equipment
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (After 12 months of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement (After one year of employment)
• Uniforms (select positions)
• Workers' Compensation

Supplemental Benefits

• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Death and Dismemberment
• Deferred Compensation
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Long-Term Disability
• Medical
• Plan A Retirement (50% City paid - select positions)
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance

Other Benefits

• Biweekly Paycheck
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• Discount PC Purchase Plan
• Employee Recognition Events
• Employee Wellness Opportunities
• Free Flu Shot
• Free Parking
• Health and Benefits Fair