Material Specialist 2

Lorton, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Material Specialist 2
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): LortonVA (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 06/30/2026
Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 14:30 PM

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Responsible for procuring a wide variety of electrical custodial mechanical plumbing and general hardware items utilized in pumps drives compressors incinerators filters and other process equipment items. This will include creating purchase orders and using county procurement cards. Maintaining inventory of replacement parts for plant equipment building utility systems and tools for maintenance activities. Assist warehouse manager in the control of procurement receiving storing and delivery of parts equipment chemicals and miscellaneous supplies. Serves as vendor contact for discrepancies in material shortages damages or returns. Assist with inventory control that complies with county purchasing policies as well as audits.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

Maintains records.
Purchasing equipment and supplies using credit cards or by creating purchase orders in the countys procurement system
Determines what parts to stock in what quantities and where parts should be shelved using inventory management principles.
Inspect invoices and enters them into the county procurement system.
Conducts cycle counting and physical inventories.
Interacts with operational staff (mechanics field technicians and supervisors) to determine parts requirements and shop supplies needed by the facility.
Establishes working relationships with suppliers to facilitate obtaining parts and supplies for operational needs.
Identifies appropriate vendor source if no contract is currently available. If contracts do exist determine the best contract that best meets the needs of the agency (in terms of price service availability etc.);
Uses the countys procurement system (Focus) to order needed stock and non-stock parts and supplies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge and understanding of contracting processes and contracts.
Knowledge of procurement and inventory management practices and policies.
Knowledge of and experience with automated procurement inventory management systems
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to perform tasks which include lifting stooping bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Ability to operate a computer and keyboard using various software such as outlook excel inventory management and purchasing systems
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Ability to operate forklift.

Education Required
High School Diploma

Job Title: Material Specialist 2 Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): LortonVA (onsite) Contract Duration: Contract until 06/30/2026 Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 14:30 PM POSITION DESCRIPTION Responsible for procuring a wide variety of electrical custodial mechanical plumbing and general hardware items ...

Job Title: Material Specialist 2
Location (On-site Remote or Hybrid): LortonVA (onsite)
Contract Duration: Contract until 06/30/2026
Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 14:30 PM

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES:

Maintains records.
Purchasing equipment and supplies using credit cards or by creating purchase orders in the countys procurement system
Determines what parts to stock in what quantities and where parts should be shelved using inventory management principles.
Inspect invoices and enters them into the county procurement system.
Conducts cycle counting and physical inventories.
Interacts with operational staff (mechanics field technicians and supervisors) to determine parts requirements and shop supplies needed by the facility.
Establishes working relationships with suppliers to facilitate obtaining parts and supplies for operational needs.
Identifies appropriate vendor source if no contract is currently available. If contracts do exist determine the best contract that best meets the needs of the agency (in terms of price service availability etc.);
Uses the countys procurement system (Focus) to order needed stock and non-stock parts and supplies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Knowledge and understanding of contracting processes and contracts.
Knowledge of procurement and inventory management practices and policies.
Knowledge of and experience with automated procurement inventory management systems
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to perform tasks which include lifting stooping bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Ability to operate a computer and keyboard using various software such as outlook excel inventory management and purchasing systems
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Ability to operate forklift.

Education Required
High School Diploma