SENIOR BUYER, BUSINESS OFFICE

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

Procurement of materials, supplies and services with the objective that they will be available at the time, place, quantity, quality and price, consistent with the needs of the agency. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists the Manager or Director in vendor selection evaluation including agency corporate compliance and internal controls.
• Source products and services.
• Requests quotations, RFQ analysis, negotiates pricing with vendors.
• Credit applications for new vendors.
• Procurement of materials, supplies and services according to agency standards.
• Assists in maintaining set up and updates of Intacct related information as it pertains to the Purchasing Department to include: item information, location and pricing.
• Contacts external software support vendors for problem resolution.
• Initiate set-up and all changes for the residential and commercial utilities to include gas, electric, telephone, cable television for all agency property leased and owned.
• Maintains Wegman’s account updates.
• Assists Manager or Director to maintain and manage agency cell phone accounts.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•  High School Diploma and 6 years full time purchasing and or office experience; previous supervisory experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• None