St. Petersburg College
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Business Services SITE: DO
SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P GRADE: B
BASIC FUNCTION:
Assists in the overall operation and tasks of the College purchasing function including administration of the Risk Management Program.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v
Assists
the Director of Purchasing and acts in the absence of the Director.
v
Prepares
technical specifications in conjunction with budget supervisors.
v
Analyzes,
researches and processes purchase requisitions.
v
Checks
purchases to verify their compliance with State Board of Education regulations,
ICOP, State Department of Purchasing Contracts and Board of Trustees' Rules.
v
Finalizes
bids and issues invitations to bid for College contracts.
v
Recommends
purchasing policies and procedures to the Director.
v
Assists
in budget planning for department.
v
Communicates
new product information to supervisors concerned.
v
Responsible
for establishing informal procedures as needed.
v
Maintains
liaison with the Florida Community College Risk Management Consortium Office.
v
Develops
and coordinates specific components of a Risk Management Program for the
college excluding health insurance.
v
Assists
in coordinating internal reporting systems and in developing procedures and
records.
v
Reviews
federal laws and regulations, state statutes and policies and Board rules
relating to Risk Management.
v
Assists
in the development of rules and procedures in conjunction with the Board and
the Florida Community College Risk Management Program.
v
Establishes
and maintains a cost accounting system for the Risk Management Program.
v
Coordinates
claim settlements.
v
Performs
related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Insurance, Government or a related field. Experience in the field of purchasing, insurance, education, government may be substituted for the degree.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Three (3) years experience in the field of purchasing, insurance, education, or government. Some exposure to computer applications is desirable. Background in insurance and purchasing procedures and policies.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency in the use of a calculator. Knowledge of modern purchasing and risk management practices. Ability to write bid specifications. Ability to analyze complex bids. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work with vendors and college staff.
Revised: 09/2006