Job Details

APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Buyer

Location: Orange, CA 92868

Position: Buyer

Pay Rate: $32.06- $38.19/hr

Duration: 3 months

Schedule: 8am-5pm, 5 days/week

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision as a team member supporting simple procurement projects, responsible for straightforward contracts, product specifications, and bids for basic goods and services.

CORE COMPETENCIES & REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

Displays High Integrity & Honesty: Takes personal responsibility, acts with honesty and consistency.

Has Technical and Professional Expertise: Has the technical skills, product knowledge and professional skills to do the job.

• Ensures purchase orders protect agency's interests and uphold policies and procedures.
• Develops understanding of internal customer's budgeting needs and procedures; provides pricing estimates for line items.
• Reviews requisitions for funding availability and account code accuracy.
• Reviews and assesses scopes of work and specifications; prepares Requests for Quotes and Invitation for Bids; evaluates bids and quotations; participates in evaluation committee meetings and may conduct vendor interviews.
• Customer & External Focus: Markets his/her workgroup effectively and influences others in the organization.
• Offers input in developing specifications and scopes of work; determines appropriate procurement methods and develops individual procurement schedules.
• Works in a Collaborative Manner with Others: Works in a collaborative manner with others, helps resolve unproductive conflict.
• Negotiates and issues basic contracts and purchase orders; prepares basic contract amendments, revisions, and close-outs.
• Confers with customers to get information, resolve questions
• Drives for Results: Operates with speed and intensity, translates long-term goals into immediate actions.
• Analyzes purchasing history of inventory parts, goods, and services.
• Determines or recommends awards of bids.
• Expedites purchase orders deliveries.

QUALIFICATION GUIDE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration with a minimum of three years of professional governmental purchasing experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OCTA provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Positions in this class typically require:

• Work may be performed in a stressful, fast-paced office environment, depending upon assignment.
• Ability to understand verbal communication and to respond effectively.
• Reaching, Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, and Repetitive Motions in computer use.

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.