Purchasing Coordinator - Columbus, United States - Infojini

Description

Job Description

Position Title- Purchasing Coordinator

Location- Columbus, OH 43215

Duration- 6+ month contract to hire

Pay ;- $24/hr

Experience

· Facilitate county procurement activities, including, but not limited to, the preparation of Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualification (RFQ)

· Collaborate with county agencies to prepare ITBs, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and lead stakeholders in developing procurement timelines and activities.

· Review agency-created specifications and evaluation criteria.

· Conduct pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences. Respond to vendor and stakeholder inquiries and manage the drafting and posting of addenda and clarifications. Address questions and concerns.

· Identify project stakeholders and serve as project liaison for contracts and competitive procurements between county agency representatives, the public and interested vendors.

· Conduct bid and proposal openings by logging bids, creating bid tabulation sheets, and performing an initial analysis of responsiveness and deficiencies. Create bid numbers, physical files, and electronic files.

· Collaborate and maintain contact with agency representatives, providing bid opening results and recommendations, and supporting the creation of resolution and summary documents.

MINIMUM CLASS QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT:

· Associate degree in public administration, paralegal studies, business administration, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in purchasing-related activities; or any equivalent combination of training and experience