CLOSED: City of New Bedford Purchasing Department is hiring for an Administrative Coordinator

***This position has been filled and is no longer available.***

PAY: $47,339 – $59,178

Provides administrative support to the Procurement Department. Responsible for providing administrative management for the office’s day-to-day operations. Attends meetings, performs technical and administrative duties as requested from the supervisor and a variety of technical work to provide cost effective purchasing procedures in compliance with Massachusetts law. Responsible for the daily upkeep and questions related to office procedures and compliance. Handles documentation of changes in Department employment including working with the City’s MUNIS financial system, databases with employee attendance, and documents up-to-date employee schedules.

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Prior experience with Public Procurement preferred. Criminal Offender Record Investigation (CORI) background check mandatory.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO