Agency Buyer I

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore County, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a position-specific recruitment for the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), a transportation business unit within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT). The MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven Agency Buyer I professional to join the Terminal/Maintenance Supply Division. The primary responsibility of this position involves the purchasing, receipt, storage, distribution, and disposition of supplies, materials, and equipment in support of MPA material management operations. The work involves extensive but relatively routine contact with vendors and with the Purchasing Bureau in initiating requisitions and purchase orders for materials, supplies, and equipment.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Five (5) years of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, purchasing and requisitioning supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Three (3) years of which must have included experience at the supervisory or management level or must have involved the final responsibility for purchasing and requisitioning.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Must obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Nice To Haves

• Education at an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience at a rate of thirty credit hours for one year of experience for up to one year of the required general experience.

Responsibilities

• Directing and supervising the procurement operations and functions of the MPA Terminal/Maintenance Supply.
• Preparing and reviewing all final requisitions for all supplies, materials, equipment and service contracts purchased by the MPA and ensures all transactions are recorded in the State Purchasing system.
• Issues and stocks all supplies and materials for maintenance and shop personnel, maintaining appropriate levels of inventory.
• Directs and supervises the operations of all office and storeroom personnel directly related to the purchasing section.
• Secures bids and awards contracts on specific lines of merchandise not purchased through the Purchasing Bureau.

Benefits

• Minimum of 11 paid holidays
• Minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation and sick)
• Access to the State Pension System
• Deferred compensation plans
• Excellent health, dental, and vision plans
• A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year
• Continued training and development provided by the MPA
• Tuition reimbursement is available per MPA policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED