DescriptionThis 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 $28.36per hour Senior Buyer - Exempt $56,513 to $ 74,006 (Estimated Annual) OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELYDuties and Responsibilities Duties for this position include: determines the appropriate acquisition method and preparing of formal solicitations (Request for Quotes, Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals and/or Request for Qualifications etc.). This position is responsible for processing requisitions; generating purchase orders; soliciting quotes; reviewing bids; selecting vendors as well as performing 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.Minimum Qualifications Buyer I - Associates Degree in Procurement, Business or Public Administration, Accounting or closely related field.
Two (2) years or more of experience in 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.
Charleston County offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including but not limited to: - Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Optional Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Annual and Sick Leave
- Fourteen (14) recognized Holidays
- South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan
- Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable)
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program
- Longevity and Merit Pay Increases
- Optional Federal Credit Union Membership
- Leadership, Professional and Skill Development Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Well-being Program
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