Professional level class in the purchasing occupation under general supervision of the Purchasing Manager requiring working knowledge of purchasing and supply chain policies in order to compare price and quality of supplies, make routine purchases for the county and expedite orders. Performs the material and substantial duties of the classification more than 50% of the time.

Responsible for reviewing and processing assigned department requisitions, purchase orders, and contracts. Researches products and needs, prepares evaluates and submits bid/RFP specifications and quotations, interviews and conducts business in person with salespeople, calculates quality/price and price agreements, assists assigned departments and other county agencies in selection and procurement of quality products, receives, reviews, clarifies, corrects and processes requisitions for approval, confers with vendors, manufactures and distributors regarding delivery, prices, quality, and quantity, interacts with senior internal personnel to determine needs, expedites orders by inquiring about requisition order status, makes purchasing recommendations, maintains inventory receipt accounts. Responsible for PO delivery, confirmation, order delivery, and invoicing issues in coordination with the assigned department. Assists Senior Buyer, Purchasing Manager, or Purchasing Director with other procurement related tasks.

Formulate and prepare bid/RFP specifications. Prepare bidders list and schedule bid opening. Prepare information sheet and resolution for placement on BCC Agenda. Prepare bid tabulations showing criteria for selecting bid as lowest and best proposal. Work with Prosecutor's Office in the preparation of contracts. Process all documents through financial system. Monitor bonding and insurance requirements. Audit supplier performance.

Monitor assigned department service contracts, price agreements, or other contracts to ensure compliance and active contract status. Monitor supplier performance. Track expiration of price agreements. Work with suppliers in renewing expiring agreements, Coordinate with using departments in the preparation of new specifications for expiring contracts.

Other duties as assigned.

Equivalent to high school diploma and 4 years’ experience in a procurement/supply chain related role OR-Associate’s Degree in business administration and 2 years’ experience in a procurement/supply chain related role- OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.

(Other Evidences May Be Substituted)

Must have valid driver's license.

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All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.

Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.

Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.

Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.

Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.

Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.

Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.