What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at Warren County?
COUNTY OF WARREN
BUYER
This full-time position is supervised within the Finance Department. Duties include, but are not limited to, Initiating and processing purchase orders, preparing and maintaining detailed purchasing records; researching specifications; soliciting quotations; preparing bid packages; tabulating bid responses. This position requires general knowledge of business methods, markets and purchasing practices; thorough knowledge of the laws relating to public purchasing; ability to write clear and concise specifications; thorough knowledge of various grades and qualities of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment used by the County. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in purchasing or related field and some experience in the procurement of materials, equipment and supplies. Preferred experience in purchasing, contracting, or logistics. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA), Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) preferred or ability to obtain certifications within five years of employment.
Starting salary is $53,500.07, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. For employment application, including job description, contact Warren County Human Resources Office, 220 North Commerce Avenue, Suite 100, Front Royal, Virginia, 22630, (540) 636-4600, or applications may be obtained online at https://warrencountyva.gov/. Position open until filled. EEO
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