Charleston County Government
Buyer I or Senior Buyer - Procurement
Charleston County Government, North Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29405
This position procures goods and services for County agencies under the supervision and direction of the Deputy Contracts and Procurement Director. This highly responsible position will perform large quantities of purchasing supplies, raw materials, technical and non-technical items and services required by County departments.
HIRING SALARY RANGE:Buyer I – Non Exempt: $21.66 per hour to $28.36 per hourSenior Buyer – Exempt: $56,513 to $74,006 (Estimated Annual)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties for this position include:Determines the appropriate acquisition method and prepares formal solicitations (Request for Quotes, Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, and/or Request for Qualifications).Responsible for processing requisitions and generating purchase orders.Solicits quotes, reviews bids, and selects vendors.Performs value and market analyses and related procurement activities.A Senior Buyer
is distinguished from the class of Buyer I by the greater level of experience and/or institutional knowledge.Buyer I:
Associates Degree in Procurement, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or closely related field.Two (2) years or more of experience in a business environment.Senior Buyer:
Associate’s Degree in Procurement, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or closely related field.Five (5) years or more of experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or contracts officer, preferably in public sector purchasing.Certification(s):
Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) within 7 years.
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HIRING SALARY RANGE:Buyer I – Non Exempt: $21.66 per hour to $28.36 per hourSenior Buyer – Exempt: $56,513 to $74,006 (Estimated Annual)
OPEN UNTIL FILLED – APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties for this position include:Determines the appropriate acquisition method and prepares formal solicitations (Request for Quotes, Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, and/or Request for Qualifications).Responsible for processing requisitions and generating purchase orders.Solicits quotes, reviews bids, and selects vendors.Performs value and market analyses and related procurement activities.A Senior Buyer
is distinguished from the class of Buyer I by the greater level of experience and/or institutional knowledge.Buyer I:
Associates Degree in Procurement, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or closely related field.Two (2) years or more of experience in a business environment.Senior Buyer:
Associate’s Degree in Procurement, Business or Public Administration, Accounting, or closely related field.Five (5) years or more of experience as a buyer, purchasing agent, or contracts officer, preferably in public sector purchasing.Certification(s):
Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) within 7 years.
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