What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Purchasing Agent position at Larimer County?
Overview
Larimer County Purchasing is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to join our collaborative team as a Senior Purchasing Agent. This position plays a key role in leading complex procurement activities, supporting departments across the organization, and helping strengthen purchasing operations through technical expertise, process improvement, and strong partnership-building.
Our team values collaboration, problem-solving, and a positive work environment. This position follows a hybrid schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with two in-office days per week (Wednesdays and one additional day of choice). Increased in-person attendance may be required during the first three months following hire.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
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Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
Larimer County Purchasing is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to join our collaborative team as a Senior Purchasing Agent. This position plays a key role in leading complex procurement activities, supporting departments across the organization, and helping strengthen purchasing operations through technical expertise, process improvement, and strong partnership-building.
Our team values collaboration, problem-solving, and a positive work environment. This position follows a hybrid schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with two in-office days per week (Wednesdays and one additional day of choice). Increased in-person attendance may be required during the first three months following hire.
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Leading complex procurement activities, including competitive solicitations and contract administration.
- Providing technical leadership and mentorship to purchasing staff.
- Partnering with departments across the organization to support procurement needs and identify effective solutions.
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and increase cost efficiencies.
- Managing and troubleshooting procurement and financial systems.
- Working with data and reporting tools to support purchasing operations and decision-making.
- Serving as the financial system’s Purchasing Module Master.
- Overseeing Purchasing’s external procurement software.
What We're Looking For
- Strong expertise in public procurement, including competitive solicitations and specification development.
- Experience interpreting and applying complex procurement regulations, including federal requirements.
- Strong analytical thinking and sound judgment.
- Clear and effective communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong technical aptitude and comfort working within procurement and financial systems.
- Experience working with data and reporting tools.
- Ability to provide guidance and training that supports consistent, high-quality procurement practices.
- A collaborative team-oriented approach and a good sense of humor that contributes positively to a six-person team environment.
All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.
- Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field required. A combination of education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Three (3) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
- Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP),
- Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or equivalent within 12 months of hire date required. Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility as needed and required.
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.