Buyer Exempt
Core
Procurement professional managing the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and services for Richland County, handling requisitions, vendor selection, and bid processes.
Role type
Buyer
Builds
Procurement processes and supply chain for county departments
Domain
Public sector procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
market research, cost analysis, vendor management, bid evaluation, purchase order processing, records management, FOIA request handling, PCard administration, data entry
Preferred skills
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
Technologies
online ordering portals, word processing, spreadsheets, custom applications
Responsibilities
Review and process purchase requisitions; develop and review specifications; conduct market research and cost/value analyses; conduct pre-solicitation conferences and formal bid openings; issue and monitor purchase orders; communicate with vendors to resolve shipping and quality issues; process FOIA requests; maintain vendor and purchasing records; evaluate surplus inventory; manage online ordering portals; administer Procurement Card Program (PCard); prepare reports and correspondence.
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required