Junior Buyer - PT - day shift

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing entry level
work as a member of a team engaged in the

purchasing of a variety of commodities and services for the County. The

incumbent performs a variety of routine purchasing duties and receives training
and instruction on purchasing policies, procedures and regulations. M e
experience gained in this position will qualify the incumbent for a Buyer
position. Supervision is received from a more senior technical or administrative
employee. Supervision may be exercised over lower level clerical employees.

Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

Corresponds by phone and by letter with dealers, firms and suppliers to obtain
price quotations on materials and supplies needed, and makes effort to
facilitate the delivery of delayed materials and incomplete orders;
Places verbal and written orders with the vendors for supplies, materials, and
equipment after receiving requisitions from operating departments; orders by
phone or personal contact with a supplier, outlining the type, quantity and
brand of commodity needed; written orders entail completing a requisition form
with this information and initiating the purchase order;

Lists price quotations obtained from vendors through personal, phone and written
contact for use in purchasing commodities;

Performs arithmetic computations on purchase requisition forms from operating
departments ordering supplies and bids from vendors;

Reviews requisitions for the purchase of commodities for consistency with
standard specifications;

In consultation with senior buyers, assists in preparation of specifications for

purchases and processing of bids;

Interviews salesmen regarding purchase of commodities.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILL`S, ABILITTES AND PERSONAL CEiARACIERISTICS :

Good knowledge of modern business and purchasing principles, practices and

methods; good knowledge of office routines, methods and practices; good knowledge
of Business English and arithmetic; ability to analyze and compare price
quotations; ability to make moderately difficult arithmetic computations; ability
to keep moderately difficult records and write narrative reports; ability to
understand and follow oral and written instructions; tact; dependability;
initiative; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

NLLND L'M QUALIFICATIONS

1. A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college
   or university with a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of business
   experience, including at least one (1) year in a position with purchasing
   responsibilities; or:
2. B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency

diploma and six (6) years of business experience, including at least one (1) year in a position with purchasing responsibilities; or:

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Cont' d.

1. C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits

of (A) and (B).

NOTE: "Purchasing responsibilities" include such duties as preparing

purchasing documents (i.e. requisitions, simple bid specifications, and
related shipping and pricing documents): contacting suppliers to obtain
price quotations, descriptions and availability of goods, and the
expediting of shipments; and the actual purchasing of goods and services
(placing orders with vendors and the checking and/or receiving of
goods). Clerical, accounting and bookkeeping duties and
responsibilities are not deemed to be "purchasing responsibilities."

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward
meeting full-time experience requirements