Buyer Jobs

Responsible for the procurement of goods and services requested by County departments and offices in conformance with Oakland County’s purchasing policies and procedures. Utilizes knowledge of best business practices, market analysis, life cycle costing and similar factors to procure goods and services that meet the County’s quality, availability, and compatibility requirements. Following standardized processes, receives, reviews, and processes purchasing requests. Assists department managers and/or their designees in determining specifications, evaluation criteria and related pricing matrices. Oversees and coordinates the solicitation, evaluation, and award processes. Negotiates pricing, contract terms and conditions, and scope of services. Obtains budget authorization for developing and issuing contracts. Responsible for all contract modifications requested by departments. Monitors multi-departmental contracts and resolves contract disputes, suggesting resolutions. Attends procurement and/or vendor outreach events as a representative for Oakland County. Interacts with vendors and the public at-large to ensure a fair and transparent process within County policies and procedures. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
• Thoroughly documented work history
• Transcript with award date

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.