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JOB - Assistant Buyer 2003

  • YEAR CREATED: 2003
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
This document is a classification specification for the job position of Assistant Buyer in King County. The Assistant Buyer is responsible for performing routine procurement work under the supervision of assigned staff. The classification is entry-level and mistakes made by the Assistant Buyer have minimal impact on the county's operations. The document highlights the distinguishing characteristics of the Assistant Buyer classification compared to the Contract Specialist series. The Assistant Buyer supports the establishment of contracts through the bid process, while the Contract Specialist series supports user departments in establishing construction, engineering, and professional services contracts through ITBs, RFPs, and negotiations. The Assistant Buyer handles more straightforward procurements where the bidder meets the specifications, while the Contract Specialist is responsible for making awards based on expert judgment and experience. The essential duties of the Assistant Buyer include preparing and reviewing solicitation and specification documentation, processing purchase orders and change orders, providing information on Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise status, assisting in developing bid and solicitation documents, providing staff training, maintaining vendor and commodity databases, generating procurement reports, and assisting in resolving vendor protests. The knowledge and skills required for the Assistant Buyer position include knowledge of purchasing procedures, accounting principles, office procedures, and public sector procurement rules and regulations. Strong oral and written communication skills, problem-solving and analytical skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interpret technical documents are also necessary. Proficiency in using personal computers and software such as word processing, spreadsheet, and database management is required. The document also mentions the requirement of a state driver's license or the ability to travel throughout the county in a timely manner. A minimum of 1 year of experience in a purchasing department or equivalent is required for this position. The document provides the EEO code, FLSA designation, and worker's comp code for the Assistant Buyer classification. It also mentions that the classification was last updated in December 2003.
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