Procurement Specialist I-II
The Ocean County Utilities Authority - Bayville, New Jersey, us, 08721
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The Ocean County Utilities Authority, a public wastewater treatment facility consisting of three treatment plants and 40 pumping stations, is presently seeking a Procurement Specialist I/II in our Finance Department. The position is located in Bayville, NJ.
The Procurement Specialist I/II is responsible for the coordination and procurement of materials, components, equipment, supplies and services in accordance with the approved procurement procedures and specifications of the Authority. Key accountabilities for this position are issuing requests for quotations, complete pricing information, and processing and issuing purchase orders for all purchase requisitions in accordance with purchasing procedures and the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law. This position requires maintaining the New Jersey Business Registration Certificates and IRS W-9, files for New Jersey State contracts and vendor files in SAP.
The qualifications for a Procurement Specialist I are a high school diploma or equivalent, previous work experience in an office setting with strong computer skills to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, the resource planning system (SAP) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tactfully deal with people and suppliers.
The qualifications for a Procurement Specialist II are a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of Public Purchasing I, II, III and Municipal Finance Administration courses of the Department of Community Affairs. A college degree in business administration or related field is preferred. Three (3) years of related purchasing experience is preferred but some previous work experience in an office setting, with strong computer skills to utilize the Microsoft Office Suite of applications, the resource planning system (SAP) and Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) is required. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to tactfully deal with people and suppliers.
The Authority offers a competitive salary starting at $48,000.00 DOQ. We offer a strong benefits package that includes NJ State Health Benefits, pension (PERS), and generous paid time off and holidays. Relocation is not available. For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.ocua.com and click on Careers.
The Ocean County Utilities Authority
An Equal Opportunity Employer