Director of Purchasing Job Opening

Taney County Commission is now accepting applications for the following job. The deadline is Friday,
June 17th at 5:00 p.m. Resume’s may be mailed to P.O. Box 1086, Forsyth, Missouri, 65653, or emailed
to commission@co.taney.mo.us or dropped off at the Commission Office, 132 David Street, Forsyth, Mo.

POSITION: Director of Purchasing

REPORTS TO: Taney County Commission

SUMMARY: Plans, organizes and directs all purchasing operations for Taney County, coordinates with
all departments for procurement of goods and services, and ensures that procurement policies and
regulations are observed while achieving departmental goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plans, organizes and directs the overall operations of the Purchasing Department, including
monitoring expenditures.
2. Develops, maintains and implements Purchasing policies and procedures.
3. Oversee all purchasing operations within Taney County.
4. Coordinates with other departments to develop bid specifications for securing equipment and
services.
5. Solicits and analyzes bids and awards.
6. Maintain an up to date vendor database.
7. Provide training for departments and confer on specific purchasing issues.
8. Participation in additional projects and tasks, as assigned by the Taney County Commission.

CRITERIA/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
1. Knowledge of County, State and Federal statutes, codes and regulations relating to
procurement.
2. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
3. Minimum five years purchasing experience; prior governmental setting is helpful.
4. Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) beneficial but
not required.

SALARY:

$35,000 ‐ $40,000 DOE/DOQ

EOE