Job Opening: Purchasing Specialist for Kitsap Transit

Kitsap Transit

• Position: Purchasing Specialist

• Location:  Bremerton, Washington

• Closing Date:  Friday, June 30, 2017 at 4:00 pm

• Salary: $22.29 - $29.98 per hour ($46,363 - $62,358 Annually)

• Benefits:  Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including subsidized medical insurance and fully paid dental insurance for employee and dependents, as well as disability insurance and life insurance.  This position participates in the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement Plan with the option of participating in a state administered deferred compensation plan.  There is a generous general leave accrual and 11 holidays. The employee and certain dependents also receive a free transportation pass on Kitsap Transit. 
  

• Job Summary: This position is responsible for preparing and coordinating bid and/or proposal solicitation packages consisting of standard terms and conditions; preparing appropriate advertising; establishing vendor lists and responding to questions regarding solicitations. The person in this position may also evaluate selected bids against specifications and recommend awarding of contracts; notify vendors of award, request appropriate vendor documentation and arrange final purchase and delivery of product or service; and assist the project manager in monitoring contracts for compliance with local, state, and federal audit regulations. This position also prepares resolutions with applicable supporting documentation for the Board of Commissioners’ review and approval.
  
  The successful candidate will research and compile information related to price, availability, delivery, quality, warranty and reliability of products, services and office equipment leases; obtains quotes over the phone and in writing on a wide variety of products and services; communicate with salespersons and manufacturing representatives regarding products and services; arrange for, monitor and expedite deliveries; receive and distribute products.
  
  This position also assists agency staff with purchasing activities to ensure that purchase requisitions and activities comply with Kitsap Transit’s procurement policies; receives and reviews requisitions for products and services; ensures proper authorizations, and accuracy of account numbers and descriptions.
  
  The person in this position responds to purchasing related inquiries; investigates and resolves complaints about products and services; ensures necessary and timely follow-up; confers with and advises the supervisor regarding resolution to problems and complaints. This position is also responsible for administering and maintaining a reliable vendor base; tracks orders and prepares correspondence.  

• Reports to:  Finance Director

• Hours of Work: Work is conducted during normal business hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, with the possibility of an occasional evening or weekend meeting.

• Education and Experience:  High school graduation/GED and some college level coursework or technical training in purchasing, finance, business, or accounting and two years of experience in a purchasing position/positions.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Following are some highlights of what is needed to be successful in this position. 
• Preparation of formal proposals and informal bid packages  
• Purchasing a variety of products and services 
• Preparing bid specifications and formal solicitation packages 
• Conducting research, collecting data and information, analyzing data and making recommendations 
• Explaining regulations, procedures and guidelines 
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing 
• Using personal computers and office software including word processing and spreadsheets 
• Utilizing good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adherence to high standards of confidentiality and honesty 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees, outside agencies and the general public. 
• Working independently and interacting effectively and positively as a team member. 
• Reacting with sound judgment under stress while doing several things at once.

• For More Information and to Apply:  Click here.   Please contact Marianne Rajan in the Human Resources Department at (360) 478-5852 if you have any questions. 

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