Buyer

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N. Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Gail Hawkins
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

BUYER

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Purchase commodities and services requested by County and Governmental Partners in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulations. Train and assist user agencies in other purchasing procedures.

ESSENTIAL TASKS include the following; other duties may be assigned.

1. Assist in pre-procurement planning process to determine agency need, bid method, availability of established state or municipal contracts, and develop price/cost analysis
2. Assist in pre-bid meetings, evaluation team meetings, bid openings, and presentations to Commissioners for concurrence
3. Act as liaison for agencies throughout the procurement process
4. Select, order, and arrange shipping or transportation of commodities and services.
5. Develop, monitor, and maintain vendor performance database
6. Provide reports, updates, and general information notices to user agencies and management as necessary
7. Assist with procurement card program administration, training, and monitoring
8. Issue purchase orders, change notices, and/or termination notices to vendors
9. Process invoices and other payments against open purchase orders and contracts
10. Maintain knowledge of commodity/equipment safety requirements and product trends
11. Develop, monitor, review, and renew contracts as needed
12. Assist in internal or external audits or bids and contracts
13. Perform related duties as to specific assignments
14. Any employee may be identified as Essential Personnel during emergency situations
15. Provide service to customers by answering questions, providing information, making referrals, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
16. Communicate with managers, supervisors, co-workers, citizens, and others, maintains confidentiality; and represents the County

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field and one year of purchasing experience or
Associates Degree and three years of purchasing experience*

2. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) (or must obtain within three years of employment)

3. Valid driver’s license

*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: $53,623.00 annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Low-cost healthcare, vision, dental, up to $9,000 in tuition assistant per fiscal year

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  TUESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  WEDNESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  THURSDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  FRIDAY 8:00 – 5:00 pm
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: 12 months
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 09/19/2023