Buyer I

County of DuPage; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

County of DuPage is seeking a Buyer I in the Finance Department. This role supports procurement methods, maintains procurement records, and issues purchase orders to vendors to meet departmental needs.

Required are an Associate’s degree in Business or related field, 3–4 years in purchasing or equivalent, and a valid Illinois driver’s license. A background check and basic Excel/Word testing apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in Business or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in purchasing supplies, equipment and services or four (4) years of experience in an entry level purchasing position other than clerical
• A valid Illinois driver's license is required
• A pre-employment background check is required. A passing score on a basic Excel and Word test is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists departments to determine appropriate procurement method and incorporate substantive procurement needs into Request For Proposals, Request For Quotations or Invitation For Bids for issuance
• Coordinates and maintains records from all county procurements
• Handles purchasing requests and the issuance of purchase orders to vendors
• Obtains pricing for purchases in accordance with the policy, assuring procurement documents and contracts are consistent with policies and regulations
• Coordinates procurement activities with County departments to determine requirements to purchase requested commodities and services
• Summarizes proposals submitted by suppliers, assists in the identification of sources of supply

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Education

Associate’s degree in Business or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for a Buyer I within the Finance Department.

DuPageCountyis anEqual Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

Responsibilities include:

• Assists departments to determine appropriate procurement method and incorporate substantive procurement needs into Request For Proposals, Request For Quotations or Invitation For Bids for issuance
• Coordinates and maintains records from all county procurements
• Handles purchasing requests and the issuance of purchase orders to vendors
• Obtains pricing for purchases in accordance with the policy, assuring procurement documents and contracts are consistent with policies and regulations
• Coordinates procurement activities with County departments to determine requirements to purchase requested commodities and services
• Summarizes proposals submitted by suppliers, assists in the identification of sources of supply

• Assembles information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications, consults with departments as needed regarding purchase orders, requisitions, confirming orders, etc.
• Identify vendors to whom price requests will be sent

Requirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of an Associate’s degree in Business or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in purchasing supplies, equipment and services or four (4) years of experience in an entry level purchasing position other than clerical
• A valid Illinois driver's license is required

Preferred candidates will have:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in business or related field

A pre-employment background check is required. A passing score on a basic Excel and Word test is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.