Job Overview
Performs administrative duties related to the procurement of commodities and services County wide in a centralized procurement office.
Salary $51,313 - $80,017
Ideal Candidate
Procurement Services is seeking a proactive Buyer who uses independent judgment and advanced data tools to drive successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional who balances technical expertise in public sector regulations with strong ethical judgment, computer, writing, and communication skills.
Benefits
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Generous PTO & Holiday Plan Health Plans Health Savings Account Dental & Vision Plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Tuition Reimbursement Cafeteria Benefit Life Insurance Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Core Competencies
• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service. • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. • Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through ones personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. • Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Job Specifications
Ability to prepare and/or review bid documents and responses for compliance with policies, procedures, conditions, and regulations. Ability to prepare purchase orders, contracts, and similar documents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside own organization. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data in order to develop logical conclusions. Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment. Ability to perform arithmetic calculations rapidly and accurately. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of County procurement policies, practices, procedures, and regulations. Knowledge of procurement practices such as vendor and source identification, pricing methods and calculations, bid and proposal preparation, contracts, and pricing agreements. Skill in contract negotiations.
Physical Requirements
This position typically takes place in an office environment. Requires sitting for an extended period of time. Work Category: Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Minimum Qualifications Required
Associate's Degree; AND Two (2) years of experience in an office environment OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Bachelor's Degree; AND Two (2) years of experience procuring commodities and services OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Bachelor's Degree; AND Three (3) years of experience procuring commodities and services OR An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Career Progression
Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.