Purchasing Coordinator - City of Asheville, NC

Note: The closing date has been updated to allow a wider pool of candidates to apply. 

The posting will remain open until filled.

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Purchasing Coordinator in the Purchasing division of the Finance and Management Services Department. The Purchasing division delivers excellent customer service to all of the City's departments and vendors by ensuring governmental purchasing principles are being followed for all forms of procurement including purchase orders and surplus.

What you’ll be doing:

• Process purchase order and purchase requisitions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with city policy and procedures.

• Coordinate the sale of surplus property for the city, managing bid activities and documents

• Issue Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and small informal bids, evaluating submissions and making recommendations. 

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations governing purchasing activities

• Perform various administrative tasks, including data entry, record-keeping through the city’s ERP system and Google Suite

• Provide excellent customer service to City department and vendors

Benefits:

• Salary: $23.29 - $24.45 Hourly
• 13 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick days
• 10 paid vacation days
• And many more!

About you: 

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business, or related field
• Two years of experience in governmental purchasing or finance
• Ability to operate office equipment and software proficiently
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to obtain Certified Local Government Purchasing Certification within 3 years

Other things to know: 

• Work Schedule: 37.5 hours/week Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hybrid schedule available with approval.

About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.