BUYER I - PURCHASING & WAREHOUSING

Salary Information
The salary for this position is negotiated through a collective bargaining agreement. All new employees will be hired at the minimum salary in the range and will be eligible for merit increases until reaching the maximum salary in the range.

Definition
Incumbents perform a variety of technical duties involved in procurement, inventory management, and distribution of supplies, services and police equipment.

Training, Education and Experience

Four years of vendor/customer contact, inventory management in a warehouse setting, invoicing work experience, and procurement of materials, equipment, supplies, and services.

Possession of a High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). Additional specialized training in purchasing, buying or a related field is desirable.

Citizenship or lawful permanent residency status.

At least 18 years of age.

Best Candidates Will Have

More than five years of responsible vendor/customer relations, perpetual inventory management in a warehouse setting, procurement, invoice experience in payable/receivable, software programs Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), SAP (or any inventory management software).

At least two years of lead responsibility in a supply warehouse/procurement function.

Experience preparing bid/quote technical specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchasing of equipment, materials, services, and supplies.

Experience soliciting bids/quotes from appropriate vendors, comparing costs, evaluating quality and suitability of equipment, materials, services, and supplies, researching new products and equipment, making recommendations and preparing reports including findings and recommendations.

Accounts payable experience including matching packing slips to invoices, resolving discrepancies and preparing invoices for payment.

Conditions of Employment

Personal appearance: Employees must maintain a neat and clean appearance while on duty, with restrictions on jewelry, tattoos, and other visible marks.

Participation in the LVMPD Mental Wellness Program.

Subject to call-back requirements and shift, overtime, and day adjustments as required.

Work in office and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, smells, dust, and computer screens.

Vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility, strength, and endurance sufficient for job tasks.

Conditions of Assignment
If assigned to the Detention Services Division:

Within 14 days of hire, undergo an annual tuberculosis testing/screening per NRS.

All DSD employees required to complete a tuberculosis test.

Must be willing and able to have inmate contact if assigned to DSD.

Must be able to drive vans, trucks, forklifts, and other warehouse/material handling equipment.

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