What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Galveston County?
Description
- The purpose of this class is to participate in the purchase of goods and services for Galveston County.
Job Responsibilities
- Purchases commodities for all departments from contracts currently in effect.
- Reviews requisitions for accuracy; verifies account balances; issues purchase orders.
- Issues variances after contract/non-contract pricing verification and invoice discrepancies.
- Obtains price quotations for materials, equipment, and supplies as requested by county departments.
- Validates system functionality for implementation of software upgrades.
- Assists with special projects and requests from Assistant Purchasing Agent
- Performs related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires Associate’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related degree.
- Requires four years of experience in government purchasing or closely related experience.
- Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
- Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
- The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
- The work is typically performed in an office.
- Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 3
Equal Opportunity Statement
- The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $10 - $0
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