Purchasing Coordinator - EXAM

Purchasing Coordinator - EXAM

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Purchasing Coordinator - EXAM

Salary

$29.47 - $44.19 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-0784-C1

Department

59 Department of Public Service

Division

Office of the Public Service Director

Opening Date

02/18/2026

Closing Date

3/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

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Definition

Under general supervision, is responsible for coordinating the procurement of supplies, materials, services, and equipment for an agency; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Monitors an agency’s compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and Columbus City Code requirements including those outlined in Chapter 329 and Title Thirty-Nine;

Writes and processes legislation for the procurement of materials and services and the sale of surplus in compliance with City Codes;

Coordinates, prepares, and reviews contract documents for accuracy and conformity to City requirements;

Acts as liaison between the centralized purchasing office and the agency with regard to procurement priorities, bid recommendations, and sale of surplus;

Develops reports of aggregate agency needs for various items or services to participate in cooperative purchases;

Develops and maintains reports/spreadsheets to record and track agency purchases; assist in the collection of data for agency’s annual and quarterly budget reviews;

Develops bid documents and agreements pursuant to appropriate laws, policies, and procedures;

Advises agency personnel on the preparation of specifications and procedures to accomplish procurement;

Evaluates bids to determine the supplier that best meets the needs and requirements and makes award recommendations to agency authority;

Provides recommendations in the formulation and implementation of the policies and procedures regarding agency activities

Works with suppliers to answer questions and resolve conflicts

Contacts suppliers to ensure prompt completion of bid quotation forms and other necessary paperwork

May represent an agency at internal and external functions related to supplier relations, procurement, education, and trade expositions.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Substitution(s): Experience in purchasing, materials management, finance, or government administration may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year).

Test/Job Contact Information

The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create aNEW, OPEN COMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification. If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process. Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at .

The examination process will consist of a multiple-choice exam weighted 70% covering Reading Comprehension, Purchasing, Problem Sensitivity, Mathematics, English Usage & Spelling, Data Entry, and 2019/2021 Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; and a written work sample weighted 30% covering contracts.

The exam is expected to be administered in April. Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score. The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years. If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at for further information.

01

Select the statement below that best describes your college education. You MUST attach official documentation to the application to receive credit for education.

I possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

I have at least three years of college education (90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours) in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

I have at least two years of college education (60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours) in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

I have at least one year of college education (30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours) in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

I have college education which is not in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

I have less than one year of college education

02

Did you attach a copy of official documentation of your college education to your application? "Official documentation" is an official transcript or a diploma that includes your major. An advising report is NOT official.

Yes, I have attached a copy of official documentation to my application showing proof of my college education.

No, I have four or more years of experience for the job and do not need to attach proof of education.

No, I do not meet all of the minimum qualifications for the job.

03

How many years of experience do you have in purchasing, materials management, finance, or government administration?

I have four or more years of experience

I have at least three years of experience

I have at least two years of experience

I have at least one year of experience

I have less than one year of this type of experience

04

Did you include all of your relevant work experience and job duties that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications for the job? If no, return to the "Work" section of this application and add relevant work experience and job duties. Note: A resume' attachment does not substitute for including the relevant information in the "Work" section of this application.

o Yes, I listed every job and job duty in the "Work" section of this application that demonstrates that I meet the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

o No, I do not meet all of the minimum experience qualifications for the job.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

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