PURCHASING MANAGER - 22010099

Purchasing Manager

The Eighth Judicial Circuit Court is seeking to fill a Purchasing Manager position at the Alachua County Courthouse in Gainesville, Florida. The essential function of the position is to manage state and county purchasing operations within the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The position is responsible for supervision, planning, training, procurement of goods and services, shipping and receiving, reconciling purchasing cards, overseeing the vendor bid system, managing inventory and record maintenance, and performing related administrative functions, including preparing reports. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Responsible for state and county inventory and surplus of equipment and furniture, including coordination and maintenance of contracts for leasing of equipment. Finance, accounting and budgeting experience in government. Determines furnishing and renovation needs, as well as schedules and coordinates receiving or relocation of furniture, supplies and equipment. Supervision of vendors to ensure compliance with purchase orders and resolution of discrepancies. Review and approve purchase requisitions / orders invoices, travel vouchers, and reconciling and auditing accounts. Research prices, purchases, inspects and coordinates repairs of all technology equipment. Observes and responds to issues that may result in damage to, or loss of, property. Manages courier services and communication equipment, such as cell phones, landlines and postage machines. Establish and maintain working relationships with court personnel, vendors, the public, and other governmental agencies to exchange information relating to purchasing of goods and services throughout the circuit.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four?year college or university in business administration, accounting, purchasing or a closely related field, and five years of related experience including two years of supervisory experience. A master's degree in an area cited above may substitute for the recommended experience. Progressive responsible experience may substitute for the recommended college education on a year for year basis.

State of Florida benefits offered, including State of Florida retirement.

Information must be submitted through the People First System. Cover letter and resume are required; only complete application packets will be considered. Questions can be submitted to hr@circuit8.org.

The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check. EOE. If you are a person with a disability, selected to participate in the interview process and need an accommodation, please contact ADA Coordinator at 352-337-6237.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.