Yellowstone County is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage the purchasing of equipment, supplies, construction services, and general services for the County; does related work as required.
Examples of Duties:
- Researches, develops specifications, and prepares Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
- Receives and analyzes quotations and bids for price and consistency of deliverables with specifications.
- Prepares price quote requests, when required.
- Consults with department heads concerning current and future purchasing and contracting needs, procurement concerns and budgeting.
- Mediates conflicts between County departments and vendors.
- Schedules and attends pre-bid meetings for invitations for bid and price quote requests.
- Attends the opening and public reading of bids.
- Reviews proposals received by County departments to determine if contracts are required.
- Prepares contracts, issues purchase orders and recommends the award of contracts to the Board of County Commissioners.
- Reviews purchase requisitions and determines method of purchase; works with Finance Director to ensure County compliance with financial requirements under state and federal grant programs as they pertain to the purchase of goods and services.
- Identifies and analyzes purchases for cost effectiveness; assists County departments with management of projects when required or requested.
- Prepares legal notices and obtains and disburses all pertinent information relating to public bids.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or closely related field; and
- A minimum of three (3) years' experience in purchasing or contracting a variety of services, supplies, materials and equipment; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training totaling seven (7) years.
Desired:
- Construction experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
