Purchasing Associate II Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4677529) Apply  Purchasing Associate II Salary $51,215.00 Annually Location Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02754 Department Department of Financial Services Opening Date 10/01/2024 Closing Date 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description The Purchasing Division proactively directs the County's procurement operations and contract management activities within the statutes of the State of Georgia and in accordance with the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance. The incumbent in the Purchasing Associate II role processes and awards procurements, assists in executing contracts and change orders, and manages vendor relations. Essential Duties + Serves as a liaison for departments to ensure compliance with county purchasing ordinances + Receives recurring requisitions from departments and determines appropriate method of procurement + Researches potential suppliers + Purchases supplies and monitors department inventory + Reviews proposals from suppliers + Assists in administering recurring awards which includes reviewing department recommendations + Monitoring compliance with bid specifications + Maintains vendor files such as contact and product information Grade The grade for this position is B25(1) . Public Speaking Duties Employee will be required to lead pre-bid meetings, vendor performance meetings, and department/vendor training sessions. Minimum Qualifications: + Associate's Degree in Business Administration or a related field; + One (1) year purchasing experience; + Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job Preferred Qualifications + Procurement experience + Government sector purchasing experience + NiGP-CPP certification + CPPB certification Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. For information related to position specific Essential duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical Requirements: Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/20969?keywords=purchasing%20associate%20&pagetype=classSpecifications) for Purchasing Associate II. NOTE: The class specifications listed on this site are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County are subject to change. Additional Information Department of Financial Services For more information about this department, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/financialservices) About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 Have you completed a degree in Business Administration or a related field? + Have not completed a degree in the specified field of study. + Completed an associate degree in the specified field of study + Completed a bachelor's degree in the specified field of study + Completed a master's degree or higher in the specified field of study 02 If your degree is in a different field than the one specified, please list the degree and field. If not, please respond N/A. 03 How many years of purchasing experience do you have? + None + Less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years to less than 5 years + 5 or more years 04 Describe your experience working in the procurement field, particularly with a governmental purchasing division/agency. 05 Please rate your skill with respect to Microsoft applications: Word: Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor Excel: Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor Outlook: Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor 06 Describe any experience you have with managing competing priorities and multiple demands. Explain how you manage this. 07 Do you have either of the following certifications? + Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) Certification + Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) Certification + I do not have either certification Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com