Purchasing Agent

Job Description

Purchasing Agent (13469)

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

This is an intermediate position responsible for the procurement of goods or services for all of JEA and SJRPP. This position is responsible for purchasing materials and/or services at a competitive cost in a timely manner to support cost-effective and efficient JEA operations. Ensures that all purchases are made in a legal, ethical and professional manner and that supplier performance standards are established and maintained.

This Job performs a broad range of procurement and/or inventory activities requiring knowledge of procurement and/or inventory management practices and procedures, planning and forecasting, business law and regulations governing public procurement. Policies, procedures and guidelines are provided, but situations may vary requiring incumbent to exercise judgment in interpreting, analyzing and adapting methods and procedures to specific situations. Solves problems within established parameters and identifies and recommends responses to new and unusual problems.

Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, responsiveness to the customer, conformity with policies, customer requirements and adherence to the JEA Purchasing Code and Operating Procedures. Holds regular communication with internal customers and supplier organizations using established purchasing practices and procedures to achieve mutually acceptable solutions, and mitigate risks encountered in Supply Chain operations.

• Collaborates with a team in providing excellent customer service.
• Reviews and processes Purchase Orders and clarifies stock and non-stock requisition requirements.
• Ensures that minority and small businesses are encouraged to participate in bids and contracts.
• Monitors responses to internal customer inquiries, problems, and complaints to ensure appropriate and timely resolution.
• Manages routine contracts and refers issues involving compliance to a higher level.
• Assists internal customers and suppliers in resolving billing problems, informal protests and specification disagreements.
• Keeps current with market conditions and factors that impact the assigned commodities/services.
• Ensures that the use of state and governmental contracts is encouraged when there is a price and value advantage over other procurement methods.
• Participates in process improvements by gathering data for process maps and quality measurements.
• Performs other job-related work as assigned.

OPEN REQUIREMENTS
:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory Management or related discipline, plus a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in procurement activities.

OR

High school diploma or GED, and six (6) years combination of education, experience and training in supply chain and/or inventory management, which must include two (2) years in Contract Management.

Must satisfactorily complete all required JEA Training, including all internal department cross-training.

A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.

Lifting

Up to 8 hours per day

Walking

Up to 3 hours per day

Standing

Up to 3 hours per day

Pushing

Will not generally apply

Up to 3 hours per day

Pulling

Up to 3 hours per day

Stooping

Up to 1 hour per day

Reaching

Up to 8 hours per day

Climbing

Up to 1 hour per day

Twisting

Up to 8 hours per day

Ladder

Will not generally apply

Step-stool

Up to 1 hour per day

Kneeling

Up to 2 hours per day

Exce…