Procurement Technician

at 12pm

Annual Starting Salary (depending on qualifications): $61,100.58

Education:

Any combination of education and experience which would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities include: a high school diploma, or equivalent.

Experience:

At least five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience in performing purchasing/contract and assisting with inventory management support work.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis.

Possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) consecutive years. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the Authority's automobile insurance rates.

Under general supervision of the Procurement & Warehouse Manager, the Procurement Technician performs a variety of activities associated with purchasing, non‑engineering contract coordination/support, and inventory management support for the Department, and provides procurement, non‑engineering contract coordination/support, and invoice processing support to the Activity Agreement leads with minimal guidance.

The duties of this classification are described below.

Examples of duties listed below are illustrative only and are not meant to be a complete and exhaustive listing of all of the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Gathers, assembles, tabulates, checks, verifies and routes purchasing and invoice data. Purchase Order (PO) Package/Invoicing Quality Control:
Procurement Technician reviews each PO package routed from Inventory Control Clerk for accuracy (i.e.: correct IRD amount, correct invoice data, correct expense and segment codes), investigates and locates any missing PO package information to ensure PO package is complete before it is properly uploaded. Once the PO package is verified as complete, route to Accounting Department for processing.

Ensures any invoices received are immediately routed to accounts payable. Assist with creating and processing of POs to ensure accuracy of line items, account codes and attached documents. Assist with inventory management for Department. Assist with spare parts inventory management. Run monthly reports on outstanding POs, researching and closing old POs as necessary. Operates Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. May serve as primary backup to the Tracy Administrative Office (TAO) Secretary.

Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities. Directs/transfers contractor/vendor inquiries about payment issues to accounts payable. Performs mathematical calculations with accuracy. Performs special assignments as directed by Department Manager. Assists with miscellaneous solicitation and contract coordination as necessary. Assists with various purchasing activities as needed. Assists Contract Specialist with various activities pertaining to contracts, as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Perform a variety of Purchasing and contract support assignments with minimal direction and supervision. Make mathematical calculations quickly and accurately. Assist with the preparation of various reports. Follow oral and written directions. Operate a computer and skillfully use San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority ("Water Authority") enterprise resource planning ("ERP") system. Prepare and organize a variety of information. Work under pressure towards time sensitive deadlines.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co workers, outside agencies, and the public.

May occasionally travel by airplane and automobile in conducting Authority business. Work at a desk for an extended period of time in an office environment, lift and move…