Material Specialist 2

Job description

position DESCRIPTION Serves as support in the warehouse located at the Noman M. Cole Pollution Control Plant, a 67-MGD wastewater treatment plant. Responsible for procuring a wide variety of electrical, custodial, mechanical, plumbing and general hardware items utilized in pumps, drives, compressors, incinerators, filters and other process equipment items. This will include creating purchase orders and using county procurement cards. Maintaining inventory of replacement parts for plant equipment, building utility systems and tools for maintenance activities. Assist warehouse manager in the control of procurement, receiving, storing, and delivery of parts, equipment, chemicals and miscellaneous supplies. Serves as vendor contact for discrepancies in material shortages, damages or returns. Assist with inventory control that complies with county purchasing policies as well as audits. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: Maintains records. Purchasing equipment and supplies using credit cards or by creating purchase orders in the county’s procurement system Determines what parts to stock, in what quantities, and where parts should be shelved using inventory management principles. Inspect invoices and enters them into the county procurement system. Conducts cycle counting and physical inventories. Interacts with operational staff (mechanics, field technicians and supervisors) to determine parts requirements and shop supplies needed by the facility. Establishes working relationships with suppliers to facilitate obtaining parts and supplies for operational needs. Identifies appropriate vendor source if no contract is currently available. If contracts do exist determine the best contract that best meets the needs of the agency (in terms of price, service, availability, etc.); Uses the county’s procurement system (Focus) to order needed stock and non-stock parts and supplies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge and understanding of contracting processes and contracts. Knowledge of procurement and inventory management practices and policies. Knowledge of and experience with automated procurement, inventory management systems Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to perform tasks which include lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to operate a computer and keyboard using various software such as outlook, excel inventory management and purchasing systems Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Ability to operate forklift.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Knowledge and understanding of contracting processes and contracts. Knowledge of procurement and inventory management practices and policies. Knowledge of and experience with automated procurement, inventory management systems Ability to maintain accurate records. Ability to perform tasks which include lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Ability to operate a computer and keyboard using various software such as outlook, excel inventory management and purchasing systems Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships. Ability to operate forklift.

High School Diploma

This position does have a part window that serves the facility. Most of the work will be using a computer. The candidate will not drive for the assignment. The candidate is expected to be handling money. Using county credit cards and creating purchase orders using department funds Would the selected candidate be lifting, climbing, etc.?: Yes lifting will be required for deliveries such as UPS, Fed Ex, Freight trucks.

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