Purchasing Service And Systems Coordinator

This is a project position with budget authorization until December 2026. This position is part of a multi-year ERP implementation and may be extended based on the needs of the project.

To provide assistance to County employees on the use of the purchasing module of the County financial system and to provide administrative support to Purchasing Division staff.

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of employment verification and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

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Three (3) years of business and public administration experience in a purchasing office environment using an automated purchasing financial system; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

• automated financial systems with purchasing modules
• Purchasing Division processes and procedures
• computer technology
• office practices and procedures
• proper English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and word usage
• basic bookkeeping and/or record-keeping procedures

• operate computer and applied software packages
• analyze and resolve work-related problems
• exercise initiative and judgment and make decisions within the scope of assigned authority
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with department personnel, public and private officials, other county employees and with the general public
• maintain necessary records and prepare required reports
• operate standard office equipment
• take notes, as required
• manage multiple tasks/activities while meeting specific deadlines
• maintain a high degree of accuracy with detailed information

Employee receives supervision from the Purchasing Manager or an administrative superior as assigned. Objectives, priorities and deadlines are established by the supervisor. The work is reviewed through periodic meetings, status reports and by evaluation of results obtained.

The work is performed in the usual office environment with two (2) plus hours daily on the computer.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice.