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Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer I to support daily purchasing operations. This role is responsible for processing purchase requisitions, locating competitive sources and pricing, obtaining quotes, and placing orders for a wide range of supplies and equipment. The Buyer I works closely with vendors and internal staff to ensure accurate ordering, timely deliveries, and compliance with County purchasing regulations. This position is ideal for candidates who are organized, customer-focused, and interested in developing a career in public sector purchasing and procurement.
Essential Functions As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information for a variety of general merchandise orders made by a department;
Establishes and maintains phone, mail, or personal contact with vendors and their representatives;
Interviews vendors and develops lists of vendors for type of goods purchased and to whom requests for bids are to be sent;
Locates and keeps records of sources of supply for various supplies and equipment;
Secures quotations and places orders for purchases when bids are not required;
Reviews journals and publications to become familiar with new products and sources of supply;
Maintains files of current catalogs, specifications, and prices;
Discusses purchases, product needs, and product quality with other departments;
Assists departments in filling order specifications for accuracy and in assuring conformity to County purchasing regulations;
Expedites shipments and deliveries by following up with vendors, trucking companies, railroads, and other common carriers;
Gathers information for bid specifications;
Issues delivery orders.
Minimum Qualifications Two years of professional buying experience. Coursework from an accredited college or university in business, purchasing, materials management, or a closely related field, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, may substitute. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications : Minimum one (1) year experience purchasing capital assets for a government agency. Minimum one (1) year experience using Maximo or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software for procuring specialized materials and services through work orders. Minimum one (1) year experience preparing documentation for competitive bid solicitations, cooperative agreements, and sole-source procurements. Minimum one (1) year experience
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Essential Functions As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Receives and reviews purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information for a variety of general merchandise orders made by a department;
Establishes and maintains phone, mail, or personal contact with vendors and their representatives;
Interviews vendors and develops lists of vendors for type of goods purchased and to whom requests for bids are to be sent;
Locates and keeps records of sources of supply for various supplies and equipment;
Secures quotations and places orders for purchases when bids are not required;
Reviews journals and publications to become familiar with new products and sources of supply;
Maintains files of current catalogs, specifications, and prices;
Discusses purchases, product needs, and product quality with other departments;
Assists departments in filling order specifications for accuracy and in assuring conformity to County purchasing regulations;
Expedites shipments and deliveries by following up with vendors, trucking companies, railroads, and other common carriers;
Gathers information for bid specifications;
Issues delivery orders.
Minimum Qualifications Two years of professional buying experience. Coursework from an accredited college or university in business, purchasing, materials management, or a closely related field, as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment, may substitute. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications : Minimum one (1) year experience purchasing capital assets for a government agency. Minimum one (1) year experience using Maximo or similar Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software for procuring specialized materials and services through work orders. Minimum one (1) year experience preparing documentation for competitive bid solicitations, cooperative agreements, and sole-source procurements. Minimum one (1) year experience
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