Buyer II

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for Buyer II within Facilities Management. This position involves all aspects of the purchasing process from start to finish.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave. To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Closely coordinates with the County's Procurement division and works with Facilities Management staff to explain, identify and determine appropriate procurement methods and incorporate substantive procurement needs into Request for Proposal, Request for Quotations or Invitation for Bids for issuance
• Reviews contract terms and language to ensure compliance with regulatory and procurement policy requirements
• Coordinates work to meet all necessary deadlines for County approval and department needs of goods and services required
• Ensures consistent procurement practices are completed
• Coordinates procurement activities within the Facilities Management department to determine specifications, schedules, needs and other information required to purchase requested commodities and services
• Acts to resolve contract disputes, confers with vendor and client, identifies sources of dispute, and acts to resolve dispute and takes necessary action as authorized
• Participates in training Facilities Management staff with procurement policies and processes

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in contract administration, public administration, business management, or a closely related field
• One (1) year of experience in procurement/contract field
• A passing score on basic Microsoft Word and Excel test is required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described there are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work will occur in an indoor or office environment.