Utilities Inventory and Purchasing Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time
Department: 
Water and Sewer
Salary Range: 
$59,464.69 - $68,837.80
Job Description:

An employee in this class performs a variety of tasks ensuring the efficient operation of the Water and Sewer Department’s field operations divisions.  The focus of the work is facilitating the operations of, purchasing, and maintenance of warehouse inventory to ensure adequate inventory for new taps and/or repairs.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Operations Manager, and performance is evaluated on the basis of attainment of specific performance objectives, personal observation, and feedback from department managers and employees. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Performs inventory accounting, purchase requisition creation and tracking; processing invoices; procurement card approval and proper budget coding for payment. 
  • Reconciles water and sewer inventory monthly; ensures inventory is properly managed and recorded; supervises warehouse staff and ensures the warehouse is maintained properly. 
  • Coordinates with vendors on inventory needs. 
  • Orders of supplies, materials, uniforms, etc. 
  • Fills-in, as needed, and assists in other divisions of department. 
  • Monitor Vendor Pricing, Rebates, Remanufacturing, Contracts, etc. 
  • Works with Operations Manager to implement policies and procedures. 
  • Work closely with Finance Dept to reconcile purchasing and sales.   
  • Recommend obsolete inventory. 
  • Help with forecasting and purchasing job specific inventory 
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.  

 

QUALIFICATIONS  

 

Education and Experience: 

High school diploma or equivalency; and four (4) years of work-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   

 

Special Qualifications: 

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.  Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. 
  • Must have a minimum of 4 years inventory control experience. 
  • Must have 4 years of purchasing experience. 
  • Advanced knowledge of North Carolina procurement laws. 
  • Forklift Operators Certification within six (6) months of hire date. 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of water and sewer work order systems (Cityworks) and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of budgeting and accounts payable processes, policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices and organizational personnel for policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of bookkeeping, accounting terminology, and account coding procedures.  
  • Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with supply vendors in explaining policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. 
  • Ability to operate assigned equipment such as forklift, scissor lift and shop truck. 
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other divisions and departments, the public, and employees. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. 
  • Ability to maintain and prepare accurate records. 
  • Ability and experience as a change agent to recognize areas of improvement and recommend solutions. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in this classification is defined as light work requiring the physical exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Employees perform physical activities such as reaching, walking, standing, lifting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. Physical activities include reaching, walking, grasping, and feeling.  Effective verbal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an office setting with a temperature-controlled environment, but exposure to external environmental conditions is expected.  

 

All Applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, a background check and a State Bureau of Investigations background check prior to beginning their employment.

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