Listing Summary

DAWSON COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title:  Purchasing Manager

Department:  Dawson County Finance

Salary: $58,040.00 - $68,869.00 DOQ

Status:  Full -Time/Salary/Exempt

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary:

This position is under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for overseeing Dawson County’s centralized procurement functions, services and systems. The purchasing manager serves as liaison between departments and vendors, administers binding agreements, creates and analyzes contracts, providing recommendations, and maintaining bid, contract and vendor files all in accordance with the purchasing ordinance and policies.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field and four (4) years of purchasing experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.  Certified Public Professional Buyer a plus but not required.  Microsoft Office proficient.  Possess a valid Georgia driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). Applicant must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.  

To apply, please go to our website at www.dawsoncountyga.gov and apply online.  Paper applications are also available online or may be picked up in the Human Resources and Risk Management Department.  Paper applications may be mailed or delivered to the Dawson County Human Resources Department, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2233, Dawsonville, GA 30534; Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM; or emailed to DCemployment@dawsoncountyga.gov. All applications submitted are subject to public disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act.

Dawson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.