MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university inFinance, Accounting, Business Administration, Purchasing, or closely relatedfield is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of purchasing-related experience.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for awell-qualified candidate.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge: 

• Working knowledge of purchasing procedures and all related County policies.
• Maintains the integrity of the public procurement process.
• Maintains a complete sense of personal and professional ethics.
• Knowledge of general office skills and governmental operations/procedures.

Skills: 

• Accuracy and attention to detail are extremely important.
• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and maintain accurate records and controls.
• Natural curiosity, desire to learn, and ability to ask questions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Suite of programs (primarily Word and Excel).
• Experience with J.D. Edwards financial software is a plus.

Abilities: 

• Ability to prioritize, schedule, manage, and track multiple projects concurrently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, logically, and accurately in oral and written forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious and cooperative working relationships with all employees, vendors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and accept personal responsibility.
• Ability to read, interpret, explain and properly apply rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) preferred. Must obtain CPPB within three (3) years of being placed in this position. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver’s License and have the ability to transport oneself to and from meetings and projects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

PhysicalWork Environment: Work is typicallyperformed in a normal office environment. Noise levelis moderate. Climate is controlled. Will have close, frequent contact in-personwith co-workers, vendors, andother staff or the public.
PhysicalDemands: While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and operategeneral office equipment. Employee willfrequently be required to reach with hands and arms, see, talk, and hear. Employee may be required to liftapproximately fifty (50) pounds (i.e., a case of paper). Required to have good close vision to readand write.

Material and Equipment Directly Used: Computer, copier, phone.