Senior Buyer

Job Title

This position is responsible for a variety of duties, including; planning, scheduling, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of employees engaged in parts storekeeper duties; coordinating activities with those of other departments; responding to inquiries from vendors and others.

Provides input into selection decisions, performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, and other personnel decisions.

Orders, receives and maintains equipment parts, accessories, supplies and special tools to be used in the maintenance, service and repair of the County's vehicles and equipment.

Issues and distributes parts and supplies; determines availability of parts and estimates delivery time; receives and fills requisitions for specialized orders.

Maintains and utilizes ongoing listings of purchase orders; arranges and coordinates pick-up and delivery of orders; maintains contact with inventory suppliers and vendors.

Keeping adequate supply of hand tools and safety supplies used for road maintenance and construction.

Warehouse inventory control and accuracy experience.

Data entry experience with knowledge of proper state and local taxation.

Ability to multitask with fine details.

Qualifications

Knowledge of basic supervisory principles and practices; parts, tools, and equipment and accessories used in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment; basic research and data analysis techniques; standard vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance procedures and terminology. Stock and inventory control, including requisitioning, receiving, storing and issuing. Recordkeeping and filing systems. Operation of standard warehouse and storeroom equipment including calculators and microcomputers. Basic purchasing procedures. Basic shop arithmetic.

Skill in planning, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of others; training others in work procedures; developing and implementing inventory control procedures; exercising independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines; preparing and maintaining a wide variety of accurate records and reports; establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of the work.

Other Requirements: Must possess a valid California driver's license. Desirable Education and Experience: Two years of experience in ordering, storing and issuing automotive and equipment parts and supplies.