Job Description

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the General Services Department, Purchasing Division located at 414 East 12th Street
Salary Range: $20.48-$30.71/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: May 08, 2023

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, coordinating and overseeing the central procurement activities of the City, assists in consolidating the needs of the various departments by standardizing supplies, materials and equipment.
• Assists with the development and installation of improved clerical practices in stores methods and procedures.
• Confers with vendors and their representatives concerning their products and discussing materials, equipment, supplies, services, prices, trade and cash discounts.
• Assists in the preparation of proposals and specifications and verifies commodities and services against purchases orders and contracts awarded to vendors.
• Prepares and presents recommendations on purchases.
• Answers special correspondence on procurement matters and handles special assignments and problems arising within the division.
• May act as a lead worker.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Associate\'s degree and 2 years progressively responsible procurement experience in procurement activities; OR high school graduation and 4 years of experience in procurement activities.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION QUESTIONS REGARDING AVIATION POSITIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE AVIATION DEPARTMENT AT 816-243-3010. The evaluation of applications is based only on the information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, in order to have your application properly considered, you should include all relevant dates, i.e., attendance at educational institutions, date degree(s) conferred, etc. Further, you should provide detailed description of relevant work experience/dates, including months/years of employment. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the selection process. Resumes may be filed to determine eligibility, but an official City application must be completed prior to appointment.

For positions requiring college education as part of the minimum requirement and/or an equivalency, the minimum education requirement is high school graduation. The requirement of "high school graduation" also includes the state-issued GED certificate accredited by the Department of Education.

For positions that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional, responsible experience must be obtained AFTER receipt of the accredited degree.

Unless otherwise stated, the requirement of "an accredited" degree includes only those degrees obtained from colleges or universities listed with the U. S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

If claiming military veterans preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or other qualifying documents prior to the application deadline.

All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check. Non-residents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of Kansas City, MO within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE.

POLICY OF NON DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY
The City of KCMO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department, Recruitment Division at (816) 513-1945.