Procurement Associate I - County Government Buyer

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

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.