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Buyer I

Employer
Prince George's County Public Schools
Location
Upper Marlboro, MD, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Title:
Buyer I

Location:
Upper Marlboro, MD, US

Organization Name:
Purchasing and Supply Services

Department Description:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Purchasing and Supply Services, the Senior Buyer and the Buyer II, the Buyer I will administer the centralized procurement functions of the school system, which includes formal bidding and complex procurement methods that require a high degree of experience, knowledge, professionalism, and administration. The Buyer I performs a wide variety of duties involving purchasing materials, equipment, supplies and services for the school system through formally advertised bidding procedures, letter quotes and telephone quotes.

Brief Description:

This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position - Pay Table700 - Grade 21

Hourly Range: $23.73 - $46.10 (external candidates may not be placed above Step 6 $31.45 due to contractual requirements)

Closing Date: December 19, 2018

Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Confers with requesting school or office to determine pertinent facts about items needed and their requirements to advise on items available, or to suggest substitutes; assures that item is not available through established contracts before taking action on purchase request;
  • Solicits telephone and /or letter quotes for procurements where formal solicitations are not required;
  • Obtains information from users on which to base specifications or develops specifications based on experience, previous purchases, industry standards, or vendor?s information;
  • Develops formal bid solicitations incorporating specifications, general and special condition clauses, instructions for delivery;
  • Evaluates bids to insure that specifications and other terms are met to determine low perspective bidder;
  • As required, inspects delivered items and follows up on procurement contracts to insure compliance with specifications and conditions;
  • Selects or develops sources of supply giving due consideration to all costs involved including shipping;
  • Interviews vendors and inspects samples;
  • Responsible for the coordination of all contract renewals with the vendor and department;
  • Coordinate with Warehouse personnel to determine quantities to be purchased on warehouse stock items;
  • Conducts meetings with vendors when necessary; and
  • Performs related work as required.


  • Job Requirements:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Good knowledge of purchasing work;
  • Good knowledge of modern office practices;
  • Good knowledge of format, terminology and procedures for preparing bids and specifications;
  • Good knowledge of State laws and local regulations relating to the procurement of supplies and services; and
  • Proficiency in PC based word processing, spreadsheet and software programs, skilled in computer usage of Microsoft Office and the Oracle based application system preferred; and ability to effectively work with school system personnel, vendors, bidders and general public in answering questions.

  • EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    Graduation from high school, with increasingly responsible purchasing work experience, supplemented by business school and office practice course work, college courses; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

    CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

    None required.

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    No direct supervisory responsibilities required, but will occasionally provide procurement direction to junior level buyers.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

    The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

    Additional Details:

    Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

    Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

    How To Apply:

    To submit an application online select apply.

    Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.

    Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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