York County, VA
Senior Buyer
York County, VA, Yorktown, VA, United States
Salary : $61,000.00 - $91,021.00 Annually
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 22SB-1844
Department: Finance Administration
Division: FIN-CENTRAL PURCHASING
Opening Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for performing the more advanced purchasing work for York County Government offices, including the York County School Division, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and policies and procedures. Performs the more complex and specialized work in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, professional services, and capital improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
Must have general knowledge of purchasing methods and competitive bid processes in a procurement environment, as well as general purchasing procedures and guidelines, financial computations, statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
General understanding of applicable federal, state and local purchasing laws and regulations to include the Virginia Public Procurement Act required.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with employees, managers, and vendors required.
Personal computer experience using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint required. Experience using Tyler Munis financial software desired.
Supplemental Information
Requires a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Requires an acceptable background and credit check.
Completion of a professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), from a recognized purchasing related organization is preferred.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include a typewriter, calculator, personal computer, copier, etc. There is some stooping and bending involved when picking up boxes or packages (weighing 5-10 pounds) when shipments are delivered to Purchasing. Some pushing and pulling involved in transporting boxes, using a hand cart. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time, particularly during pre-bid conferences or while doing an on-site walk through.
For a more detailed description:
To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click .
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
02
Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None".
03
Which of the following purchasing certification(s) do you currently hold? (Check all that apply)
04
How many years of professional purchasing experience do you have?
05
How many years of - public - professional purchasing experience do you have?
06
Describe your experience negotiating contracts with service providers. Include an example that illustrates your role in the negotiations. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".
07
Describe your experience managing the RFP and IFB process. Provide specific examples of RFPs and IFBs which you have managed and any challenges presented in them. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".
08
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with automated purchasing software?
09
List the purchasing software applications you have used before. If you do not have experience using this software, type "None".
10
Describe your experience with E-procurement software (such as Tyler Munis) and your experience using it in the procurement process. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".
11
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
12
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
13
Do you have a valid driver's license?
14
If selected for this position, you may be required to attend meetings that occur after normal business hours, and to work beyond the 40-hour workweek during fiscal year changeovers (during the months of June and July). Are you able to comply with these provisions?
15
If you will accept the beginning salary offered for this position, type "Yes" in the box below. If you will not accept the beginning salary, enter your preferred starting salary.
16
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
17
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
Location : Yorktown, VA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 22SB-1844
Department: Finance Administration
Division: FIN-CENTRAL PURCHASING
Opening Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Responsible for performing the more advanced purchasing work for York County Government offices, including the York County School Division, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and policies and procedures. Performs the more complex and specialized work in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials, equipment, professional services, and capital improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, and five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible public procurement experience.
Must have general knowledge of purchasing methods and competitive bid processes in a procurement environment, as well as general purchasing procedures and guidelines, financial computations, statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
General understanding of applicable federal, state and local purchasing laws and regulations to include the Virginia Public Procurement Act required.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with employees, managers, and vendors required.
Personal computer experience using Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint required. Experience using Tyler Munis financial software desired.
Supplemental Information
Requires a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Requires an acceptable background and credit check.
Completion of a professional certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), from a recognized purchasing related organization is preferred.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which include a typewriter, calculator, personal computer, copier, etc. There is some stooping and bending involved when picking up boxes or packages (weighing 5-10 pounds) when shipments are delivered to Purchasing. Some pushing and pulling involved in transporting boxes, using a hand cart. Work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time, particularly during pre-bid conferences or while doing an on-site walk through.
For a more detailed description:
To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click .
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- No Diploma/GED
- High School/GED
- Some College or Technical Training
- Technical/Vocational Certification
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
02
Type in your major field of study in which you received your degree. If you have not received a degree, type in "None".
03
Which of the following purchasing certification(s) do you currently hold? (Check all that apply)
- VCA
- VCO
- CPSM
- CPSD
- CPM
- CPPB
- CPPO
- NIGP-CPP
- University Certificate in Public Procurement
- I do not have these certifications
04
How many years of professional purchasing experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
05
How many years of - public - professional purchasing experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
06
Describe your experience negotiating contracts with service providers. Include an example that illustrates your role in the negotiations. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".
07
Describe your experience managing the RFP and IFB process. Provide specific examples of RFPs and IFBs which you have managed and any challenges presented in them. If you do not have experience, type "N/A".
08
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with automated purchasing software?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
09
List the purchasing software applications you have used before. If you do not have experience using this software, type "None".
10
Describe your experience with E-procurement software (such as Tyler Munis) and your experience using it in the procurement process. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A".
11
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
12
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
13
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
14
If selected for this position, you may be required to attend meetings that occur after normal business hours, and to work beyond the 40-hour workweek during fiscal year changeovers (during the months of June and July). Are you able to comply with these provisions?
- Yes
- No
15
If you will accept the beginning salary offered for this position, type "Yes" in the box below. If you will not accept the beginning salary, enter your preferred starting salary.
16
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
17
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Required Question