Procurement Technician

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The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Technician. This Procurement Technician will work within the Departments Business Services Division providing paraprofessional and clerical support of procurement and contract administration processes.

• Reviewing purchase requests for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures
• Reviewing packing slips and invoices for accuracy
• Creating purchase orders and accurately entering appropriate data
• Monitor review and process contract modifications
• Updating purchase order status in the procurement system on tracking spreadsheet and accounts payable software
• Reviewing purchase orders for thoroughness and accuracy
• Reconciling paid invoices and filing closed purchase orders
• Monitoring and updating OnBase to confirm data is present imaged and accurate
• Updating and submitting invoices to Accounts Payable
• Research and resolve payment/invoice issues
• Processing requests and verifying accuracy of payments received for goods services trainings per diem and travel.
• Maintaining files and records.
• Conducting research and market data pertaining to goods and services requisitioned;
• Guide internal/external customers on the City of Richmond procurement regulations and processes
• Assisting with special projects as may be assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Considerable knowledgeofMicrosoft Office Suite products (e.g. Excel Word); use of general office equipment and programs including copier scanner fax machine and email; accounts payable accounts receivable budgeting procurement and reconciling; laws practices and applicable procedures used in governmental purchasing. Demonstrated Skillsdeveloping and maintaining effective relationships with representatives from other City agencies and departments; with data entry; communicating verbally and in writing; delivering excellent customer service. Demonstrated abilities paying attention to detail; analyzing data; organizing and managing time effectively; working with a diverse team; self-motivating and working independently with minimal supervision.

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of purchasing inventory or accounting experience.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• None required

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