Buyer

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Buyer

SALARY:

$48,083.75 - $62,192.32

DEPARTMENT:

Purchasing

Opening Date:

11/03/2025

Closing Date:

11/18/2025 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt. Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, performs a variety of purchasing functions to ensure the cost-efficient procurement of goods and services countywide. Provides technical assistance and guidance to departments and elected officials in the procurement of goods and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Procures goods and services in collaboration with departments and elected officials.  May be primary buyer assigned to a department(s) or may be assigned to a department(s) to support procurement activities.

Coordinates and facilitates solicitations, including requests for quotations, requests for proposals, reverse auction, cooperative purchases, sole-source and single-source procurements, and other procurements.

Supports Senior Buyer with interactions on the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN).

Reviews requisitions and writes specifications for competitive bidding.

Responds and posts answers to questions posed by bidders.

Reviews bid proposals from vendors and enters into contracts in accordance with Macomb County purchasing policies and procedures.

Assists County departments and elected officials in selecting cost-effective vendors and contractors using open market procedures that foster fair competition.

Monitors County payment/performance bonds.

Assures that vendor records are current and up to date to mitigate risk.

Maintains purchasing records and prepares required and requested purchasing reports.

Researches specification and performance data in order to identify cost-effective purchasing options.

Prepares financial analysis to support buy/lease decision for equipment purchases, as appropriate.

Receives and responds to procedural questions with respect to purchasing policies and procedures.

Uses the County's current financial software system to process purchase orders and requisitions that are in compliance with policies and procedures.

Monitors vendor and contractor compliance with the terms and specifications of contracts. 

Resolves problems with respect to product quality and reliability, delivery schedules and quality and timing of services in collaboration with departments and elected officials.

Negotiates adjustments with suppliers and terminates contracts, as appropriate.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a directly related field

• One (1) year previous procurement experience
   

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration or a directly related field

• Previous governmental procurement experience
   

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
   

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Code of Ethics and the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) which apply to purchases for which Federal grant money is expended

• Public procurement principles and practices

• Modern office procedures and methods

• Policies for maintaining record confidentiality

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public

• Providing customer service to internal and external customers via phone, email and in person

• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature

• Performing somewhat complex mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

• Organization and time management

• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• Operating personal computers with current versions of office efficiency software and applications

Ability to:

• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers with tact and courtesy

• Evaluate and compare product specifications, vendor performance, cost elements, and contract details

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work

• Learn new policies, practices and procedures

• Read and understand laws, rulings and other published guidance

• Maintain vendor relationships

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: O

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S
 

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: N/S

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S