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Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City

Professional Assistant-Procurement/ Purchasing

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115


All positions require that the applicant be a resident of Wyandotte county or willing to relocate within (12) months from the date of hire. As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer physical examination and drug screen. And submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To provide administrative support to the daily operation of the Procurement and Contract Compliance Department. Performs a wide variety of clerical duties, interactions with internal departments and external vendors when answering questions over the phone or face to face, obtaining/distributing information or coordinating department projects, and executing special events while providing excellent customer services. This position will perform a wide variety of clerical duties, maintaining databases, processing EEO forms, attending meeting, and taking notes. Ability to maintain confidential information, input and retrieve a variety of information using Workday. Oversee and maintain the current Unified Government copy machine contract, and other contracts as assigned. Provide administrative assistance to the staff by assisting with analytical research support, data analysis and prepare and present reports. Assist with planning, development and implement work plans to include goals and objectives and execute written and oral reports, maintains database of all potential vendors utilized in eProcurement. Maintains filing system for the department; existing filing system stored in the basement and electronically. Demonstrate the ability to adapt to change and work well with others, have strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex projects, be self-directed and quickly develop a full understanding and respond to customer complaints and/or requests for information. Provide assistance to the Buyers, any special projects or assignments as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in field related to the area of responsibility and three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience in the area of assignment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Proficient skills using Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Salary Range:

$20.60 - $26.94/hr.

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workforce.

If you need to reach a member of the Human Resources staff, please contact the mainline (913) 573-5660 or email the staff member.

Company: Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS