What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchaser I position at County of Rockland?
Title: Purchaser I
Salary or Hourly: Hourly / Annual
Rate: $37.365030 hourly / $68,265.90981 annually
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Name of Department Rockland County Department of Purchasing
Job Description
The Rockland County Department of Purchasing is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced unit. The work is specialized, diverse, and moderately complex in nature, involving responsibility for sourcing and procuring goods and services in accordance with established laws, policies, and procedures. The position differs from the Assistant Purchaser by the increased level of responsibility and the handling of more complex assignments.
This is technical work of a moderately complex nature involving responsibility for sourcing and procuring goods and services.
The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level administrator, and work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to clerical employees.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or higher and three (3) years of paid work experience purchasing or procurement of a variety of materials, supplies, or equipment.
- Experience must include hands-on experience in formal and informal bidding in diverse purchasing fields.
- Experience limited to requisitioning or ordering from a salesperson will not be considered qualifying.
- Clerical experience in processing or preparing purchase orders is not qualifying experience.
Note: Additional years of the required experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Other Requirements and Information
● Residency in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut is a requirement for this position.
● Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
● $37.365030 Hourly / $68,265.90981 Annual Salary
● 40-hour work week
● Medical, Dental, and Vision
● Time off including vacation, personal, and holiday time
● New York State Pension eligibility
● Other benefits, including but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and professional development training
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application and resume to:
brennanp@co.rockland.ny.us
Position open until filled.
Salary : $37 - $68,266
