What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Buyer - Department of Administration position at Waukesha County Health & Human Services?
SALARY RANGE
$36.85 - $51.18
WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
This position plays a key role in supporting the mission of our Purchasing division by managing key vendor relationships and ensuring contract compliance. We are a collaborative, service-oriented team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong communication and organizational skills, and be eager to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts the residents of Waukesha County.
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To view the full classification specification for Senior Buyer click here.
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.
About Us
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.
Eeo
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.
For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov
The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
$36.85 - $51.18
WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
This position plays a key role in supporting the mission of our Purchasing division by managing key vendor relationships and ensuring contract compliance. We are a collaborative, service-oriented team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong communication and organizational skills, and be eager to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts the residents of Waukesha County.
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
To view the full classification specification for Senior Buyer click here.
Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field.
- Two (2) years work experience in a large volume purchasing operation, preferably in the public sector.
- Six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in a large volume purchasing operation, preferably in the public sector.
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification is desirable.
Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.
About Us
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"
Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.
Eeo
Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.
For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov
The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Salary : $37 - $51