Buyer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Job Summary

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is currently seeking qualified applicants for a regular, full time department Buyer position.

Job duties include but are not limited to: acting as primary purchasing liaison for the Sheriff's Office for purchases less than $50,000; obtaining and verifying quotes from vendors; adhering to procurement guidelines; creating purchase orders for Sheriff's Office purchases; buying equipment and supplies for Sheriff's Office with Purchase Cards; work with county and state purchasing contracts; researching vendors for agency purchasing needs; and other duties as assigned.

Must be able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and respond to requests in a timely fashion.

Preferred qualities include: proficiency in the use of State and Local purchasing contracts; have a clear understanding of all public procurement rules and regulations; experience with procurement within the Oracle Financial system; knowledge of purchasing in a local government environment; Certification as a Professional Buyer.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, preferably with coursework in procurement, business, accounting, computer science, or related field; one (1) year related work experience in procurement of supplies and services with experience working with automated systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

Selection process includes review of the Applicant Screening Questionnaire and County employment application, in-person interview(s), and an intensive background investigation to include fingerprinting, criminal background check, credit check, driving record, and polygraph examination.