Buyer or Sr. Buyer

JOB TITLE: Buyer and Sr. Buyer
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt, Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Administrative Services/Finance - Procurement
SUPERVISOR: Chief Purchasing Officer or Designee

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Chief Purchasing Officer or designee, coordinates the County’s procurement process function and purchases goods, services, and construction. Responsible for procure-to-settle process, including supplier relationship management, inventory, logistics, sourcing solicitations purchase order and contract development, expediting, award, post-award, and administration. The Sr. Buyer leads the day-to-day conduct of the solicitation and contract function, the purchase order function and/or the inventory function. Monitors and ensures compliance with County records and risk management guidelines, applicable laws and regulations, and principles and standards of ethical supply management conduct. Monitors and ensures compliance with County and other requirements between procurement, suppliers and potential suppliers, departments, legal, budget, finance, and accounting personnel. Delivers inventory, purchasing, sourcing, and contracting training. Audits and reconciles procurement and other County records to supplier records. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
• Four years of experience in procurement/purchasing, or supply management.
• Must successfully complete a procurement skills test and a computer skills test.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Sr. Buyer:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• National Institute of Governmental Purchasing - Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP)