Buyer

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Buyer to join our Procurement team. In this role, you will help ensure agency members have the equipment, supplies, and services they need to carry out their mission of serving and protecting the community. From developing bid specifications and issuing purchase orders to negotiating with vendors and managing contracts, you will play an important role in supporting operations across the Sheriff's Office while ensuring purchases are made in accordance with agency policies and state and federal procurement regulations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys building strong relationships while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. They possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, communicate effectively with vendors and internal customers, and take pride in finding solutions that provide the best value while maintaining quality and compliance. Experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, supply chain management, or inventory management is beneficial. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes by supporting the people and resources that keep the Sheriff's Office operating every day. If you enjoy collaborating with others, negotiating solutions, and working in a role where no two days are the same, we encourage you to apply.

SUPERVISES OTHERS

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QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration or related field Four (4) years' related experience in large scale buying Or equivalent combination of education and experience Consideration for this position requires a credit check Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of large scale purchasing methods and procedures in commodity areas and of the laws, rules and regulations effective in the County and State governing the purchase of commodities and services Ability to obtain and interpret market prices and trends and to apply such interpretations to procurement and budgeting Knowledge of the grades, qualities, supply sources and market factors of commodity categories frequently required by departments Knowledge and experience in inventory management and control principles and practice Ability to maintain detailed records and to perform a variety of related data entry tasks Time management, organizational, and problem solving skills Ability to work effectively with vendors and coworkers Skilled in developing detailed bid specifications to elicit competition among vendors and in analyzing bid responses to secure the highest quality service or commodity for the best price Knowledge of elementary bookkeeping methods in the keeping of accurate and systematic procurement records Ability to operate equipment and instruments utilized in meeting job requirements and operational responsibilities Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Members in this position may be required to: Sit up to 8 hours per day Stand up to 1 hour per day Walk up to 1 hour per day Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Occasionally bend, squat, climb, reach, kneel and twist Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free-during length of employment. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pinellas County Sheriff's Office