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JOB - Buyer Job Description 2009

  • YEAR CREATED: 2009
  • ENTITY TYPE: City/Township
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: JOB - Job Description
This document is a position description for a Buyer in the Finance-Purchasing department of a county. The Buyer is responsible for assisting the Purchasing Agent in administering the centralized purchasing program and performing purchasing functions. They work at both the Highway Department and the Central Purchasing Office. The duties of the Buyer include advising and educating departments on purchasing procedures, developing proposals and bids for county purchases, evaluating options to bidding, staying knowledgeable about marketplace trends, developing specifications for equipment and services, maintaining inventory, coordinating the county's Clean Fuel Fleet Program, cultivating relationships with vendors and departments, resolving issues with suppliers, identifying bid/cost savings opportunities, reviewing requisitions, maintaining bidders list, attending meetings and seminars, and more. The Buyer works under the general supervision of the Purchasing Agent and supervises purchasing activities in their absence. They make decisions independently and interact with other county departments, vendors, state agencies, and municipalities. The essential knowledge and abilities for this position include knowledge of purchasing practices, pricing methods, and market trends, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, effective communication skills, critical and strategic thinking skills, negotiation skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, attention to detail, and physical, sensory, and cognitive demands. The required qualifications for this position include a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field and two years of experience in a purchasing department or 5-7 years of progressive purchasing experience. The document is dated 7-15-09.
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