Purchasing & Contracting - Buyer II

Under general supervision, the Buyer II performs administrative work involved with assisting the Director of Purchasing and his/her authorized representative(s) in the preparation of federal and non-federal funded bid solicitation documents considered moderate to complex and technical specifications for the purchase of commodities, supplies, services, construction and related projects. Under general direction, the employee will process daily requests for purchase forms, reviews payroll related documents and conducts labor interviews associated with federally funded projects, schedules and conducts daily meetings, prepare addendums and maintain proper documentation on same. Employee makes decisions on a daily basis, ranging from moderate to complex while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local procurement laws. This is a fast-paced environment that requires the employee to have daily contact with other departments and the private sector requiring courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.