What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Professional Search Group - OC?
Professional Search Group (PSG) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Buyer to assist our municipal purchasing division in maintaining efficient workflows and ensuring compliance during a critical transition period. The Buyer is an integral to supporting procurement activities for the entire district and ensuring the smooth operation of purchasing processes. The Buyer will work closely with end-users and other stakeholders to handle procurement needs, specializing in purchasing district-specific equipment and services. This role will also support accounts payable reconciliation and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
Since 1964, this municipality provides high-quality, reliable drinking water, recycled water, and wastewater services to their respective districts in the South County. This is a temporary assignment that is open ended and are looking for individuals who have government / municipal purchasing experience. Ready to get started? APPLY!
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage and process approximately 30 purchase orders (POs) per week, varying from materials to specialized district equipment and services.
- Ensure all procurement activities align with public procurement regulations and organizational policies.
- Collaborate with end-users who handle vendor specifications to finalize purchase requests.
- Enter purchase orders into the Tyler Munis ERP system accurately and efficiently.
- Reconcile receipts with POs and assist in resolving discrepancies in accounts payable.
- Utilize Excel for data analysis, including VLOOKUP and pivot table creation, to track and report procurement data.
- Assist with additional procurement tasks and provide support as the organization actively recruits for a supervisor role.
Qualifications :
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Donovan Aranda
Division Manager
562-378-0027
Donovan.aranda@us-psg.com
