What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at County of Solano?
BUYER
The Buyer will perform a variety of professional, technical, and analytical duties in support of centralized purchasing in accordance with County purchasing policies, procedures, regulations as well as State, Local and Federal laws; negotiates prices; coordinates purchasing activities for the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services for assigned commodities.
This is a journey level class, characterized by the responsibility for coordinating and administering all purchasing activities and contracts for assigned commodities and user departments. Employees work within a framework of established procedures and are expected to perform a full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Experience: Three years of experience of procurement services experience that would provide working knowledge of principles and practices of purchasing including the preparation of specifications, evaluations, awarding bids, inventory control, and ethical government procurement policies and practices.
Education/Training: A high school diploma and college level coursework in business management and/or administration.
Possession of a Certified Purchasing Manager’s Certification (CPM) is desirable.
Please apply at :https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/solanocounty/jobs/4718462/buyer?keywords=buyer&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,907.00 - $93,481.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairfield, CA 94533: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $76,907 - $93,481