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Gwinnett County ***Career From Here Hiring Event - Purchasing Associate II*** in United States
Career From Here Hiring Event - Purchasing Associate II
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Career From Here Hiring Event - Purchasing Associate II
Salary
$53,929.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Merit
Job Number
24-02754
Department
Department of Financial Services
Opening Date
12/04/2024
Closing Date
2/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Summary
Walk-ins are welcome!
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gas South Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth, GA 30097
Please park in or near Parking Deck 1, entrance to the Convention Center is on level P3.
Reposted 12/4/2024
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
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com