Purchasing Director, Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works
Oversee the procurement of supplies, material, equipment, and services for CPW, ensuring compliance with all applicable agencies and government purchasing policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Interprets and apply policies, laws and regulations pertaining to government procurement and property disposal practices and ensures that CPW is in compliance. Develop and implement procedural changes, new methods, or automated systems as appropriate to increase efficiency and cost effectiveness of purchasing.
Manages the formal bidding process of goods and services as required. Prepares the Bid/RFP tabulation sheet for the board packet and assists in the opening of bids in board meetings. Works with other departments to develop product specifications and scopes of services. Oversee the disposal of surplus property and the sale of those items through a method that best serves CPW.
Develops and monitors the department budget. Reviews requisitions for inventory and non-inventory materials; contacts vendors for cost and delivery information; processes purchase orders and expedites orders, as necessary. Research product markets and market conditions to determine the best possible products at competitive prices. Negotiates with vendors regarding purchase requirements, prices, trade and cash discounts, current product development, and submission of bids and quotations for purchases.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or other relevant field supplemented by five years of experience in purchasing and inventory control, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. NIGP-Certified Procurement Professional Certification preferred.
Please apply online though our website by clicking the link below:
https://greenwoodcpw.com/about-us/employment/
Resumes and cover letters can be uploaded to the application. Please complete the application in its entirety! Incomplete applications will not be considered.
We appreciate your interest, but please note that we will only be contacting successful applicants.
Please direct any questions to Angie Simpson at asimpson@greenwoodcpw.com or 864.942.8107.