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Shelby County

Buyer (Purchasing)

Memphis, TN · On-site

Two (2) years of experience in purchasing which includes experience working the complete cycle of formal solicitations; AND * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university in business ...

RED DOT CORPORATION

Purchasing Specialist

Memphis, TN · On-site

Purchasing Specialist Department: Procurement Reports to: Senior Director of Supply Chain Summary Description The Purchasing Specialist, based in Memphis, TN, is responsible for executing both the ...

S&P Air Control

Purchasing Manager

Chattanooga, TN

The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department and work closely with our operations and material management teams to ensure United Enertech and its ...

Spair Control

Purchasing Manager

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department and work closely with our operations and material management teams to ensure United Enertech and its ...

Airtron LLC

Purchasing Manager

Mount Juliet, TN · On-site

Ensures purchase orders requirements have been met * Oversees preparation of purchase orders * Oversees monthly inventory counts * Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability ...

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Airtron

Purchasing Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

Ensures purchase orders requirements have been met * Oversees preparation of purchase orders * Oversees monthly inventory counts * Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability ...

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United Enertech Corporation

The Purchasing Manager will oversee and direct the activities of the purchasing department and work closely with our operations and material management teams to ensure United Enertech and its ...

Red Dot Corporation

Purchasing Specialist

Memphis, TN · On-site

Purchasing Specialist Department: Procurement Reports to: Senior Director of Supply Chain Summary Description The Purchasing Specialist, based in Memphis, TN, is responsible for executing both the ...

Lennar USA

Purchasing Manager

Franklin, TN · On-site

Purchasing Manager We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and ...

House Buyers of America

Purchasing Manager

Memphis, TN · Remote

Purchasing Manager House Buyers of America is looking for a Purchasing Manager who will be responsible for bidding, managing and negotiating all contracts for our home renovations. This person will ...

X Energy LLC

Purchasing Manager

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

Act as a surrogate for the Director by representing Purchasing in leadership meetings both internally and externally and serving as the backup when the Director is unavailable. * Perform as the ...

TRISO-X

Purchasing Manager

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

$130K - $155K/yr

Provide strategic guidance and direction to Purchasing staff on supplier management, project execution strategy, and supply system development. * Build a steady-state, flexible Purchasing ...

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Buyer (Purchasing)

Memphis, TN • On-site

Shelby County
10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Processes formal solicitations such as Sealed Bids, RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, and executes awards by purchase order or contract.

  • Processes informal solicitations and supports the completion of tasks accurately and within designated timelines.

  • Maintains communication with user departments and vendors, monitors purchasing spreadsheets, and serves as a backup for other Buyers.

Job description

Position Summary
 

Performs the analytical and compliant duties involved in the governmental procurement process in accordance with all applicable policies and ordinances to include the facilitation of the comprehensive informal and formal solicitation processes.  
 

Pay Grade: 49 

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education 


 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Two (2) years of experience in purchasing which includes experience working the complete cycle of formal solicitations; AND 
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college of university in business administration; public administration, or a closely related field; OR 
  • An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.   
  • One (1) or more Purchasing certification(s) such as NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, CPM, CPSM is preferred. 
  • Oracle experience is preferred. 
  • PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED. 
     

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Processes formal solicitations (Sealed Bid; RFP; RFQ; and RFI) as assigned or required to include the execution of an award by purchase order or contract. 
  • Processes informal solicitations as assigned or required to include the execution of an award by purchase order or contract. 
  • Understands and employs Shelby County Government purchasing policies/procedures and applicable purchasing ordinances. 
  • Completes all tasks timeline and accurately. 
  • Supports and informally trains user departments; needed. 
  • Identifies purchasing concerns; provides suggestions and participates in resolution as needed. 
  • Monitors and keeps Purchasing spreadsheets updated 
  • Serves as backup for other Buyers in their absence as required. 
  • Maintains excellent verbal; written; and personal communication with user departments and vendors. 
  • Performs other related duties as required or directed. 
     

KSAs 

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good task management skills. 
  • Proficient Knowledge with system changes and process improvements. 
  • Knowledge of modern purchasing tasks; ideally in a governmental environment. 
  • Working knowledge of contemporary automated purchasing systems. 
  • Proficient Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook. 
  • Knowledge of state and federal purchasing guidelines; and best purchasing practices. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and with a positive demeanor. 
  • Ability to working with multiple departments and cross functional teams 
  • Ability to exercise good judgment; discretion; self-motivation and multi-tasking. 
  • Ability to process requisitions. 
  • Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues; personnel at all levels of County Government; and vendors. 
     

Special Requirements 

  • Must be able to work overtime as required. 
     

Disclaimer 
This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer  

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment.  The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees.  This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department.  The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department. 

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