Buyer 1

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

BUYER I 

WORKING TITLE

Buyer I

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Purchasing 

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 26

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings or weekends)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Performs purchasing work in order to procure goods and services for Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) in accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes and WCPSS procedures. Serves as a liaison between vendors and the organization, maintaining current knowledge of materials and price lists for use when ordering materials, equipment, supplies, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Docs;

• Working knowledge of public sector purchasing and procurement principles, practices, and procedures;

• Working knowledge of state rules, regulations, and laws regarding purchasing;

• Working knowledge of contract formation and execution in support of materials, supplies, and service purchases;

• Working knowledge of Enterprise resource systems (i.e.: Oracle);

• Effective problem solving skills;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to work as a team member;

• Ability to work independently and without close supervision;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, external vendors/agencies, and the public.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in business or related field;

• Two years of experience in making Purchasing decisions for organizations with diverse needs;

• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field;

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Supply Manager (CPSM), or Certified Local Governmental Purchasing Officer (CLGPO) or other Purchasing certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external agencies, and the community. Work is considered light physical work, requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  10/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.