Buyer (Purchasing Department)

Responsible for performing central purchasing functions and related duties in accordance with established department procedures, County code, policies, and state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• Procure required goods and services in a cost-effective manner and within the parameters of established regulations and procedures
• Review requisitions and generate and submit purchase orders in the County's current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
• Train, assist and guide end users in the regulations and procedures regarding procurement
• Prepare Requests for Quotation (RFQ) and obtains vendor quotations
• Prepare, document, advertise, and administer Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Surplus Sales as assigned
• Assist the Director and/or Procurement Manager in the preparation, documentation, advertisement, and administration of Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Standardize specifications among multi-department users of similar items
• Expedite orders as required, troubleshoots and problem solves issues with purchase orders, settles discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders, and assures vendor compliance to specifications, schedules and other terms and conditions
• Maintain professional liaisons with sales agents and vendors to stay up to date on new products and product specifications
• Maintain working knowledge and be able to apply and utilize cooperative and piggybackable contracts as needed in the procurement function
• Advise and educate internal customers on current products, features, price, and availability of goods and services, and correct process to complete and submit a requisition
• Arrange for samples and demonstrations of new products to internal customers
• Special Projects as assigned by the Director and/or Procurement Manager

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan