Buyer II - SR-18

County of Hawai`i•Future vacancies with immediate vacancy in Hilo, HI

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and participates in the buying of a variety of commodities and services in a central purchasing operation. There is one (1) immediate permanent full-time vacancy with the Department of Finance - Purchasing Division in Hilo. The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school.
Five (5) years of experience in buying of a variety of commodities and services.
Demonstrates supervisory aptitude (ability or potential of an individual to perform supervisory duties as demonstrated by the successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects, by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist, by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments, or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential).
Knowledge of various types of commodities and services and their sources of supply.
Knowledge of principles and practices used in government purchasing.
Knowledge of policies and procedures of the Purchasing Division.
Knowledge of the County Charter and ordinance and State statutes governing governmental purchasing.
Knowledge of market conditions and price trends.
Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of basic research principles, techniques and methods.
Knowledge of office practices and procedures, including filing methods and systems.
Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of subordinates.
Ability to evaluate the quality and suitability of commodities and services.
Ability to review and revise commodity and service specifications.
Ability to research and evaluate market conditions and price trends.
Ability to analyze and determine appropriateness of bids, and recommend awards.
Ability to interpret policies, laws, and ordinances related to governmental purchasing.
Ability to give and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to conduct training sessions.
Ability to conduct effective interviews.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County agencies, vendors and their representatives, and technical consultants.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with vendor representatives, County personnel and the general public.
Ability to effectively organize work and apply priorities.
Ability to operate standard office machines.

Responsibilities

Supervises and participates in receiving, reviewing, and approving purchase requisitions, proposed contracts, and invoices for completeness and conformity to established regulations, procedures and policies.
Checks to ensure that product and service specifications are sufficiently broad to cover all qualified bidders.
Selects the method of soliciting bids, taking into consideration procurement policies, monetary amounts involved, types of suppliers to contact, urgency of the request, and number of items involved.
Supervises and participates in negotiating purchase of commodities and services through formal or informal written bids.
Analyzes and recommends award of bid.
Conducts procurement training for divisional and county-level departmental employees.
Assigns and supervises the work of subordinate staff which includes providing training; approving leaves of absence; conducting ongoing performance management; conducting job performance reviews; and making recommendations involving personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, etc.
Processes purchase orders as required.
Maintains Purchasing equipment inventory list.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements: Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
Vacation: Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire – up to 21 days per year.
Holidays: The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
Training and Development: The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
County Tuition Reimbursement Program: This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
Retirement Plan: The Employees’ Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
Deferred Compensation: Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
Flexible Spending Plan: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and/or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
Health Benefit Plans: The County of Hawai‘i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
Group Life Insurance: Free life insurance policy for active employees.
Credit Union Membership
Other Leaves: You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Donor Leave, Victims Protection Leave, as well as leave for Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, and Jury Duty.