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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Associate Buyer

Towson, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$41K/yr - $53K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Associate Buyer for the Office of Budget and Finance in Baltimore County. The role involves preparing specifications for supplies and materials, evaluating bids, and assisting in purchasing activities for various County agencies.

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Responsibilities

Under close supervision, prepares simple specifications for supplies, materials, and equipment, prepares and evaluates informal bids and telephone quotations for non-complex goods and services, and assists other buyers in purchasing activities in support of various County agencies

Prepares simple specifications using existing specifications and established formats

Revises existing specifications. Processes purchase orders and amendments. Corrects errors on forms

Solicits prices for non-complex goods from established sources

Interview salespersons and vendors. Evaluates informal bids based on routine price analysis

Contacts agencies regarding purchase requisition problems. Follows up on deliveries. Resolves shipping and billing discrepancies with agencies and vendors

Uses a computer and maintains records

Investigate new products or services

Reviews trade publications, periodicals, and journals

Reviews and updates automated purchasing files

Answers telephones

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing knowledgeMaterial managementMathematical computationsComputer proficiencyReport preparationRecord maintenanceEffective communicationRelationship building

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree or completion of 60 college credits

Experience in purchasing or related support activities may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education

Basic knowledge of purchasing and material management functions

Basic knowledge of a variety of commodities and market conditions

Knowledge of office procedures

Skill in performing basic mathematical computations

Writing skills necessary to complete forms, simple specifications, and reports

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports

Ability to understand and comply with Federal, State, and local regulations governing public purchasing activities

Ability to learn the goods and services used by County agencies and the procedures used to purchase them

Ability to use a computer to enter, retrieve, and update information

Ability to read and understand trade publications, catalogs, and simple specifications