Senior Buyer

Performs the full range of professional contract administration and procurement activities.

Location:
Forte Center

Senior Buyer

Percent Full-Time:
Full Time

Contract Length:
12 Month

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]:
US-Schedule B Grade 002

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Open
Until
Filled:
Yes

Office:
Procurement Services

Re-Adv.
Position:
No

Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in procurement, accounting, business or finance with major course work in purchasing, procurement, business or public administration, plus two years of progressively more responsible experience in proposal analysis and procurement, preferably governmental procurement. Certification by a nationally recognized professional purchasing organization is preferred. Must possess a good working knowledge of federal, state, and local jurisdiction contract and procurement regulations and guidelines, specifically in governmental purchasing; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of procurement; ability to prepare specifications and review, analyze, and evaluate bids and proposals; ability to maintain effective working relationships with principals, program managers, specialists, and coordinators of FCPS and the vendor community; ability to collect and analyze data; ability to utilize an automated purchasing system; and ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative; and ability to work effectively under pressure.

Posting Title:
Senior Buyer

Job Type:
Procurement/Supply Operations