Senior Buyer
Jackson County Missouri
Kansas City , MO
Full-time
Finance
Posted on November 3, 2019
Senior Buyer
Department: Finance/Purchasing
Grade: g08
Salary: $44,865 - $54,662/year
Job Description:
- Responsible for the administration of purchasing contracts and all bids for open contracts in addition to maintaining contact with contracted or potential vendors.
- Advises and cooperates with County departments in the evaluation of products including delivery, prices and vendor reliability.
- Keeps current with new research, products and market changes which will affect procurement planning.
- Oversees the County's Surplus functions.
- Assists in the training of new buyers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field, or one to three years experience in purchasing, bidding, bonding procedures and supervisory experience preferred.
- NIGP certification preferred.
- Must submit to/pass pre-employment drug screen/background check.
The employees of Jackson County fill a vast array of positions, but they are all part of 1 team sharing a common goal - serving the County's citizens. Jackson County is a wonderful place to work!
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