Purchasing Specialist
CurrentEnters purchase order requisitions, manages purchase order change orders/receiving, P-Card reconciliation.Assists with management of shop inventory, including but not limited to inventory status, costs, accountability and purchasing.Manages department paper and electronic files, compiles data and reports, bulletins, questionnaires and other documents.Provides customer service internally and externally; assists in answering phone calls, directing callers to the appropriate personnel; may answer various inquiries; provides information on departmental services and functions.Serves as liaison with vendors and contractors; prepares requests for quotes; prepares invoices for vendors, contractors, citizens, etc.; reconciles all cash and purchase card receipts.Assists in preparation of department mid-year and fiscal budgets; monitors department spending; prepares budget transfers; evaluates accounts status; make recommendations.Follows and enforces the town’s policies and procedures concerning purchasing and cash audits. Completes end-of-year closeout of purchase orders and opening beginning year blanket purchase orders.Prepares jobs and special projects costs, including but not limited to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other town reimbursements.Performs routine work, such as requisitioning or ordering supplies and equipment, checking and/or printing operating and expenditure reports for accuracy and conformance to policies and standards.Assists, as needed, on Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) work sheets needed for state reimbursement to the town. Reviews and/or records labor, materials, equipment, and costs for all work completed work; prepares and/or pulls reports.Collaborates with town’s Purchasing Agent and other procurement involved staff on a regular basis.Performs other duties as required.