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City of Riviera Beach

Purchasing Assistant

City of Riviera Beach, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States, 33412


Summary Objective

Under limited supervision, provide administrative and technical support to the purchasing process and assigned department staff with specific responsibility for processing bid and purchasing documents and materials and responding to related inquiries; and maintaining vendor/source information and inventories. Create requisitions and issue purchase orders, contract research for piggybacking purposes, bid solicitations of a simple nature, and contract administration; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED and two (2) years of purchasing experience in municipal, county, or state government; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A valid Florida driver's license is required.

This is SEIU represented position.

The City of Riviera Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Successful passing of a background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment.