Buyer (Purchasing)

Shelby County Government•Memphis, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the analytical and compliant duties involved in the governmental procurement process in accordance with all applicable policies and ordinances to include the facilitation of the comprehensive informal and formal solicitation processes. Pay Grade: 49 Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience in purchasing which includes experience working the complete cycle of formal solicitations
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college of university in business administration; public administration, or a closely related field; OR An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with good task management skills.
Proficient Knowledge with system changes and process improvements.
Knowledge of modern purchasing tasks; ideally in a governmental environment.
Working knowledge of contemporary automated purchasing systems.
Proficient Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
Knowledge of state and federal purchasing guidelines; and best purchasing practices.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and with a positive demeanor.
Ability to working with multiple departments and cross functional teams
Ability to exercise good judgment; discretion; self-motivation and multi-tasking.
Ability to process requisitions.
Ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues; personnel at all levels of County Government; and vendors.

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more Purchasing certification(s) such as NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPPO, CPM, CPSM is preferred.
Oracle experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Processes formal solicitations (Sealed Bid; RFP; RFQ; and RFI) as assigned or required to include the execution of an award by purchase order or contract.
Processes informal solicitations as assigned or required to include the execution of an award by purchase order or contract.
Understands and employs Shelby County Government purchasing policies/procedures and applicable purchasing ordinances.
Completes all tasks timeline and accurately.
Supports and informally trains user departments; needed.
Identifies purchasing concerns; provides suggestions and participates in resolution as needed.
Monitors and keeps Purchasing spreadsheets updated
Serves as backup for other Buyers in their absence as required.
Maintains excellent verbal; written; and personal communication with user departments and vendors.
Performs other related duties as required or directed.