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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Buyer Technician

Roanoke, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$47K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company under the County of Roanoke Virginia, and they are seeking a Buyer Technician to provide procurement duties and support for the central procurement function. The role involves processing purchase orders, aiding in contract administration, and supporting higher-level buyers while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

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Responsibilities

May serve as a Department Buyer Responsible for Smaller Less Complicated Purchases including Requests for Quotes, Request for Proposals, and Invitation for Bids

Receives Purchasing Requests, Verifies, Modifies and helps End Users with Project Specifications for RFQ’s, RFP’s and IFB’s

Performs purchasing related responsibilities/duties such as Contract Renewals/Administration, and Maintaining Internal Project Folders and Audits

Processes Contracts Contract Amendments and Change Orders

Processes requisitions and processes purchase orders change orders

Serves as purchasing liaison by verifying/aiding/and modifying specifications, finding potential bidders by working with end users

Research and aid in writing and maintaining procurement policy and procedures as State and local laws change

May serve as a backup in absence of Purchasing Technician

Processes electronic requisitions into purchase orders within the approved limits of authorized buying activities

Provides support to internal procurement team and supports higher-level Buyers

Provides service to customers; responds to questions; and provides information

Performs procurement office or team operations and support duties

Directs customers to appropriate staff, agency, or web site; processes requests in the applicable email box(es)

Aids Purchasing Technician in maintaining, distributing, and collecting Pcards

Aids Purchasing Technician or may be responsible for Surplus Property Process

Aids Senior Level Buyers with completing bids, proposals, and addendum checklists; reviews contracting data for accuracy and conformity with procedures

May manages office equipment operations or support related administrative inventory needs and operations

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Purchasing experienceERP systemsData entryMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelDocument management softwareBusiness communicationsBusiness mathematicsTactDiplomacyConfidentiality

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Two (2) years of related work experience preferably using ERP and web-based systems and performing data entry supplemented by business school or college level courses in Business English and Business Mathematics

Considerable experience in progressively responsible purchasing and/or financial work

Comprehensive knowledge of office terminology, policies and procedures

Administrative techniques

Knowledge of business communications, spelling, and business mathematics

General knowledge of rules, regulations and ordinances administered by the Department

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and courtesy when dealing with the public and others within the organization

Ability to perform quantitative and narrative reporting

Ability to interpret and implement policies related to the work

Ability to perform administrative duties and direct the activities of other employees

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information handled in the department

Skill in the use of computer software such as Microsoft Word and Excel

Skill in the use of Laserfiche or similar document management software

Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instruction

Benefits

Progressive Flexible Leave Plan with cash-in option

Twelve paid holidays

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

Virginia Retirement System - Membership in VRS is automatic upon hire into a covered position. County contributes and employees pay their membership contribution.

Deferred Compensation Plan with County Match

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union Membership