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City of Richmond

Procurement Technician*

City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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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 Department’s 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.

This position requires mandatory overtime.

Successful completion of a thorough background investigation, to include a polygraph exam, is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Considerable knowledge of Microsoft 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 skills developing 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.

Minimum Training and Experience

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

Licensing, Certifications and Other Special Requirements

None required

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