Procurement Buyer I: POs, Proposals & Vendors

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Pension plan

Deferred compensation plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-paid legal services

Credit union

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid leave

Job summary

DuPage County is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Wheaton, IL to support the Finance Department with end-to-end purchasing activities. You will help determine procurement methods, coordinate records, and issue purchase orders to vendors while ensuring compliance with county policies.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Business or related field and 3–4 years of purchasing experience, plus a valid Illinois driver’s license. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

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
• 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

Skills

Vendor management

Procurement coordination

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Business or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

DuPage County is seeking a Procurement Specialist in Wheaton, IL to support the Finance Department with end-to-end purchasing activities. You will help determine procurement methods, coordinate records, and issue purchase orders to vendors while ensuring compliance with county policies.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in Business or related field and 3–4 years of purchasing experience, plus a valid Illinois driver’s license. A bachelor’s degree is preferred.