ART - Senior Buyer Job Description - Fairfax 2004

The document provides a job description for the position of Senior Buyer in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). The Senior Buyer is responsible for performing contract administration and procurement activities. They develop competitive requests for proposal (RFP) documents, analyze and evaluate contracts, proposals, and bids, and conduct research for contract availability. They also manage contracts, review bid documents, write contracts and notices to proceed, and maintain logs and records. The Senior Buyer participates in the procurement process, purchases goods and services, conducts market research, and develops competitive invitation for bid (IFB) solicitations. They have the authority to approve purchase orders up to $50,000. The Senior Buyer receives general supervision and may supervise lower-graded employees. The required education and experience for this position include a bachelor's degree in procurement, accounting, business, or finance, with major coursework in purchasing, procurement, business, or public administration, along with two years of experience in proposal analysis and procurement. Certification by a nationally recognized professional purchasing organization is required. The Senior Buyer must have a good working knowledge of contracts and procurement regulations, the ability to prepare specifications and evaluate bids and proposals, and the ability to maintain effective working relationships. They should also possess data analysis skills, proficiency in automated purchasing systems, and excellent communication and decision-making abilities. The job description was established in October 2004.