Buyer III

Prince George's co.; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George's County Police Department is seeking a senior Buyer III (Procurement Officer 3P) to manage procurement for a wide range of materials, services, and equipment. The role requires independent judgment, strong procurement knowledge, and leadership of other procurement professionals.

This is a public safety sensitive position in the Fiscal Management Division. The candidate must meet stringent background and pre-employment screening requirements and will interact with internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Retailing and Distribution or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in technical procurement work, including considerable experience with automated procurement processing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for the Police Department, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and regulations.
• Coordinate Ariba and SAP activities with the Office of Procurement in automated duties.
• Prepare specifications solicitations and conduct bid/proposal analysis.
• Provide recommendations for contract awards and prepare monthly procurement reports.

Skills

Procurement

Public sector experience

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Come join our team!

Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

*IMPORTANT NOTICE - This position is designated as public safety sensitive. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation and all applicable pre-employment screening. The review may include criminal history and fingerprint checks, employment and reference verification, education and credential verification, drug screening, and, where relevant and permitted by law, driving and credit history reviews.

The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Buyer III, (Procurement Officer 3P) grade P24 position in the Fiscal Management Division.

About this position

This is a senior level professional buyer position responsible for work performed in the purchase of a variety of materials, supplies, services and equipment for the Police Department. Work involves the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, a good working knowledge of purchasing practices and principles as well as the management of other procurement professionals.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

• Ensures compliance with minority business participation.
• Develops and implements procurement contracts.
• Participates in Proposal Analysis Groups and Administrative Review Committee activities.
• Coordinates Ariba and SAP activities with the Office of Procurement (OOP) in the performance of automated duties.
• Acts as liaison between internal customer and contractor in resolving contract disputes and contract enforcement issues.
• Plans and forecasts agency vendor needs and requirements.
• Provides effective communication to the Office of Procurement (OOP) to ensure departmental contractual needs are met.
• Reviews and responds to general inquiries and complaints from vendors/contractors on procurement matters.
• Provides timely written or oral responses as required.
• Works closely with agency fiscal managers to ensure that budgets are properly appropriated to alleviate problems or time issues with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Maintains well-organized procurement records as required by law and/or policy.
• Prepares specifications solicitations and conducts analysis of bid/proposal responses.
• Provides recommendations for contract award in accordance with procurement law, regulations, procedures, and solicitation requirements.
• Prepares monthly reports/briefings on procurement activity and submits to supervisor by established deadlines.
• Ensures all work of applicable subordinate staff is accurately completed within the established deadline.
• Supervises all contractual activities for the Police Department.
• Provides contractual and procurement training for Fiscal Management Division and appropriate operational staff.
• Coordinates work assignments for subordinate staff.
• Establishes internal contract management control procedures and ensures adherence.
• Completes performance evaluations, hiring and disciplinary tasks for applicable subordinate staff within established departmental guidelines.
• Performs tasks and duties willingly and cooperatively which may not be specifically listed in the class specification or position description, but which are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Retailing and Distribution or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in technical procurement work, including considerable experience with automated procurement processing systems.

An equivalent combination of education and professional purchasing experience may be substituted.

Certifications / Licenses

Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification or kindred equivalent certification from accredited institution/agency such as listed below:

• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP)
• Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO)

Please note there is no equivalency for required certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SAP
• Experience using SPEED

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: December 7, 2026, and December 8, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

8801 Police Plaza, Upper Marlboro 20772

Conditions of Employment

Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Be willing to work assigned shift work position (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement

The incumbent in this position is authorized to carry out those duties and responsibilities in accordance with the established performance standards and is subject to reporting and justifying task outcomes to those above him/her in the Department's chain of command. The incumbent in this position treats all information, administrative or operational, as strictly confidential, not to be disseminated in any form unless expressly authorized.