Junior Buyer & Procurement Analyst

Richmond County Sheriff's Office; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement across county departments. The role emphasizes sourcing, specification development, and drafting of RFPs/IFBs/RFQs, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Applicants should have advanced procurement experience and familiarity with NIGP codes and SaaS procurement solutions. Strong data analytics and Excel skills are essential for daily bid analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or MBA preferred; Associate degree also acceptable.
• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or purchasing similar roles is required.
• Knowledge of NIGP Commodity Codes and local/state procurement policies is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard productivity tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-user sourcing and develop equipment/service specifications.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, and solicitations with departments.
• Evaluate bids for cost, quality, and compliance; compile score sheets.
• Maintain procurement records and vendor lists; support contract renewals.
• Collaborate with departments to define needs and ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Procurement

Data analytics

Vendor coordination

Bid evaluation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's or MBA in related field

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SaaS procurement tools

RFP/IFB/RFQ knowledge

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement across county departments. The role emphasizes sourcing, specification development, and drafting of RFPs/IFBs/RFQs, while ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Applicants should have advanced procurement experience and familiarity with NIGP codes and SaaS procurement solutions. Strong data analytics and Excel skills are essential for daily bid analysis.