Principal Buyer

DATE:

August 5, 2019

TO:

ALL COUNTY EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES

(This is a Competitive-Class position.)

FROM:

Edward Jordan, Director of Purchasing

244 Fair Street, Kingston, New York 12401

JOB VACANCY:

Principal Buyer/ Provisional / Full Time/ Benefited

LOCATION:

County Office Building

SALARY:

$26.61/Hour (Grade 14)

FILL DATE:

 August 26, 2019 (Applications are due to the above address five (5) days before the Fill Date.)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class provides assistance concerning product information and specification details, evaluates and analyzes recurring agency requirements, reviews requisitions, determines content and format of bid proposals, develops sources of supply and bidders for contracts, evaluates bids, recommends contract awards, directs the preparation of contract documents and initiates correspondence to successful bidders.  This class is distinguished from that of Senior Buyer and Associate Buyer by the supervision exercised, by the greater complexity of the purchasing tasks performed and by the additional responsibility for performing and maintaining an inventory of county fixed assets.  The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Director of Purchasing and Deputy Director of Purchasing, with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in work details.  Supervision is exercised over the work of Senior Buyers, Associate Buyers, Buyers and clerical staff.  Does related work as required. 

 FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Comprehensive knowledge of governmental purchasing practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of state and local legal restrictions, limitations and requirements pertaining to purchasing; good knowledge of inventory procedures and techniques; good knowledge of a wide range of commodities; working knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; ability to understand technical written material; ability to prepare technical written material such as specifications; ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; ability to compose correspondence and prepare narrative and statistical reports; ability to deal effectively and get along others and with the public; honesty; accuracy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

 A.            Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field and two (2) year of paid experience in the commodity purchasing field;

  B.             Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field, and four (4) years of paid experience in the commodity purchasing field; OR

 C.            Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and six (6) years of paid experience in the commodity purchasing field; OR

 D.            An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B and C above.

  Note:  Proof of CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer) certification from the National Purchasing Institute is required at time of appointment.

  IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPT.

  Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice System or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check. 

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.