St.
Petersburg College
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing
SITE: DO
SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P - GRADE: C
BASIC FUNCTION:
Plans, organizes, manages
and directs the purchasing operations of the college, including forms
management, archives and risk management.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
v
Directs
the overall purchasing operations including the audit process to verify
compliance with State and College rules and procedures.
v
Prepares
specifications with budget supervisors, including finalizing all bids and
issuing invitations for college contracts.
v
Submits
contractor bid information to the Board of Trustees for approval.
v
Recommends
the hiring of employees and trains, directs and evaluates work of staff
assigned at all sites. Handles grievances within the unit.
v
Prepares
and administers the department budget.
v
Develops
and recommends revisions to purchasing procedures.
v
Directs
the college's risk management program in accordance with SPJC goals and
established policies.
v
Supervises
the forms management program and maintenance of college records in the archives.
v
Prepares
reports and statistical studies relating to the operations and services of the
department.
v
Performs
related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in the
business field.
EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years experience
in supervising and participating in purchasing products, materials, services
and supplies. Purchasing experience in a community college is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of the practices
and procedures involved in purchasing. Knowledge of College, Federal and State
regulations relating to purchasing. Knowledge of computerized purchasing
practices and procedures. Knowledge of the college's purchasing accounting
system and procedures. Knowledge of the sources of products, material and
services. Ability to prepare complex statistical reports. Ability to implement
and maintain operating systems and procedures. Ability to maintain good working
relationships with vendors, staff and the community. Computer and calculator
skills. Supervisory skills. Verbal and written communications skills.
Mathematics skills.