Buyer II - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

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# **Job Description Summary**

Department - Regional Wastewater Reclamation

# **Job Description**

**Job Type: Classified**

**Job Classification: 5717 - Buyer II**

**Salary Grade: 7**

**Pay Range**

**Hiring Range: \$45,489 - \$53,435 Annually**

**Pay Range: \$45,489 - \$61,401 Annually**

Range Explanation

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The
  
  

actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors,

Including Your Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Education,

licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
  
  

Pima Countys Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is seeking a

skilled and detail-oriented Buyer II to support the efficient,

transparent, and compliant acquisition of goods and services essential

to our operations. In this role, you will manage a full range of

procurement activities from preparing specifications for competitive

solicitations to reviewing purchase requests, identifying qualified

suppliers, and developing requisitions for specialized materials and

equipment. You will also help maintain accurate procurement records,

support contract development and renewals, ensure compliance with County

policies, and serve as a knowledgeable resource for both vendors and

internal staff. This position is ideal for a procurement professional

who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to

supporting responsible stewardship of public resources.

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Normal work hours are Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this

classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge,

skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is

not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by

incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the

departments needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent

by the supervisor.

• Prepares and processes specification documents for competitive
  
  

solicitations, cooperative agreements, and sole-source procurements;

• Receives and reviews purchase requests for completeness and accuracy
  
  

of information for specialized commodities ordered by the

department;

• Identifies suppliers, compares costs, and develops requisitions for
  
  

specialized purchases of supplies and equipment;

• Generates reports and maintains procurement records to ensure
  
  

accuracy, compliance, and readiness for audits and reviews;

• Coordinates with staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of
  
  

purchasing and invoice documentation.

• Assists in preparing and reviewing information related to bid
  
  

solicitations, contract amendments, disputes, and renewals;

• Monitors expiring contracts and collaborates with the department to
  
  

develop specifications and documentation for replacement or

renewals;

• Reviews contract usage and works with the department to prepare
  
  

amendments for funding increases and/or term extensions as required;

• Conducts reviews of expiring contracts and collaborates with
  
  

department staff to establish suitable specifications for a

replacement contract requisition;

• Collects and verifies bonds and insurance certificates for
  
  

compliance with contract terms and applicable statutes.

• Provides guidance to vendors and staff regarding procurement
  
  

requirements, processes, and contract terms;

• Coordinates responses from vendors and departments regarding County
  
  

procurement policies and procedures;

• Participates in pre-bid and proposal meetings and bid openings, and
  
  

assists in addressing solicitation-related questi ns;

• Performs special projects and other duties as directed by
  
  

departmental management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major
  
  

in business or closely related field as defined by the department head

at the time of recruitment.**

• (Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or
  
  

university may be substituted.)**

Or

**One year with Pima County in a Buyer I position.**

• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the
  
  

\"Education\" and \"Work Experience\" sections of the application. Do

not substit**