Purchasing Support Specialist

General Statement of Duties Closing Date: This position closes on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Provides technical and administrative support to the County purchasing office and staff; does related work as required. Essential Duties Some knowledge of the laws, practices and applicable procedures used in governmental purchasing; good knowledge of and proven skill in the use of a personal computer and the ability to learn and effectively use commonly utilized business software packages; proven customer service skills and the ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with vendors and their representatives; ability to develop and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with representatives from other County agencies and departments; ability to develop and maintain an effective filing and recordkeeping system; proven organizational skills; good knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the management of surplus property, including administering online auctions and conducting warehouse sales. Administrative tasks related to surplus property transfers and sales will also be part of the duties. Exceptional customer service skills are essential for interacting with both internal and external stakeholders. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move items weighing at or above 50lbs. The candidate should have experience of operating a pallet jack. Additional responsibilities include transporting obsolete personal property for scrap metal sale or disposal and providing support to other Purchasing Support Specialists with purchasing tasks such as contract renewals and record retention. Candidate should have basic Microsoft Office skills to enter records into Word or Excel documents. Candidate should have experience entering PIVs for all cash and check deposits into an ERP system. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school and four (4) years of related experience, preferably in a purchasing environment; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Additional Information The primary work locations for this position are at the County's Warehouse, at 4323 Carolina Avenue, Building D, Richmond, VA 23222, and the Purchasing Office, at 8600 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA 23228. A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee. The successful candidate must have a valid driver's license. How To Apply Closing Date: This position closes on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at . Minimum Salary 49521 Maximum Salary 91097 Currency USD Main Organization General Government General Government Employment Status Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time Amount of Travel Work At Home

Created: 2026-03-06