PURCHASING OFFICER

PURCHASING OFFICERDEPARTMENT AdministrationGRADE 5CLASSIFICATION Non-ExemptREPORTS TO Executive Director/Chief Financial OfficerSAFETY SENSITIVE NoEmployee must understand that he/she is an ambassador for the Agency and represents Agency values and principals. Attitude and personal appearance are important ingredients to public relations and representation of Community Action Development Corporation (CADC). Dress and personal appearance requirements may be made by Program Directors and the Executive Director that project appropriate image or impact health and safety issues.CADC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICE PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.Job SummaryHandle all purchases and bills coming into the Agency. Also serve as Bookkeeper/Accountant for one or more of the Agency programs: Red River Transportation, Head Start, CSBG, Weatherization and Housing, Emergency Food and Shelter, and any other programs administered by the Agency.Duties and Responsibilities1. Oversee Agency procurement for all programs including bid specification preparation if required.2. Receive Agency bills and determine program responsibility.3. Should be familiar with all funding and agency guidelines and ensure that these guidelines are followed in purchasing and paying of bills.4. Prepare Purchase Orders for bills or assigns someone to prepare P.O.’s5. Assign account numbers on bills as needed.6. Order office supplies and other materials as requested by Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and/or Program Director.7. Follow all “Duties and Responsibilities” of Accountant/Bookkeeper for assigned program(s).8. Must be willing to attend training as required.9. Perform other duties as directed by Executive Director and/or Chief Financial Officer.QualificationsMust have Bachelor of Accounting degree or equivalent experience. Must be computer literate andfamiliar with computer accounting programs.Physical DemandsPosition requires long hours working at a computer and/or calculator, so employee must be able to sit for extended periods. Travel both in and out of state is required. Must also be able to communicate effectively in writing and orally. #J-18808-Ljbffr Priority Dispatch Corp.