Purchasing and Supply Specialist (Fleet Maintenance)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for technical and administrative support position under the direction of the Public Services Director, efficiently purchase, stock and issue inventory of general inventory stock items and the distribution of those items to various departments throughout the City. In addition, this position will be required to issue purchase orders in accordance with City purchasing policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following essential functions represent the primary duties of this position but should not be considered an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Responsibilities include procurement and distribution of operating supplies and allocation of charges relative to the various users. The charging of parts to supply orders and identifying obsolete parts.
• Purchases all parts and supplies required for effective operations. The issuing of purchase orders and blanket PO's. Picks up parts at vendors when necessary.
• Contacts vendors regarding inventory needs, pricing, and orders.
• Maintains inventory at necessary stocking levels to service departments effectively.
• Keeps inventory storage room in a neat and orderly manner. Keep stock area clean.
• Responsible for writing Bid Documents for general inventory items, establishing contracts for repeat purchases in compliance with City policy
• Responsible for the yearly inventory.
• Performs any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.

JOB LOCATION

Public Services Complex (Purchasing & Warehouse Building). Some travel to other City facilities, seminars and supply stores.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION

ADA Statement : The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER :

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and / or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.