Procurement Specialist (Buyer)

Under the general direction of the Purchasing Manager, the Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for the purchasing of goods and services, procurement, and contract administration agency wide. Work involves regular communication with internal and external customers and clients, providing technical assistance to lower level staff, negotiation between parties, verification of availability of funds, advising management on proper allocation of funds, and input into budget development.

Work may involve guidance and direction of warehousing, receiving, surplus functions, and other auxiliary functions. This is a highly professional technical position with minimal supervision involving...