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Pine Bluff, AR - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 32405 - 51686

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Number:
County: Jefferson
Posting End Date: 5/8/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32405.00

Location: AAE/Purchasing Pine Bluff


The mission of the Department of Corrections is to be a public safety resource for Arkansas families by providing professional management solutions and evidencebased rehabilitative initiatives for offenders.

All DOC positions are designated as Safety Sensitive Positions and are subject to random drug testing pursuant to the Secretarial Directive governing Personnel Drug Testing. Medical marijuana usage as defined in Amendment 93 of the Arkansas Constitution prohibits Personnel in a SafetySensitive Position from the use of medical marijuana even if they are qualifying patient under the amendment and/or hold a registry identification card. Department Personnel are prohibited from the use or possession of a medicinal marijuana card pursuant to this policy and state law.

Position Information

Class Code: V014C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NONEXEMPT

Salary Range: $32405.00 $51686.00

Summary

The Buyer is responsible for processing the procurement of supplies materials and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Reviews purchase requests to determine need for term contracts develops new contracts and/or prepares history sheet and product specifications determines appropriate list of bidders for product and notifies potential bidders. Analyzes and monitors sales records trends and economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns and determines inventory needed. Receives and evaluates bids to determine lowest bid and delivery requirements within cost limits and awards bid. Authorizes payment of invoices or return of merchandise. Interviews and works closely with vendors to obtain and develop desired products. Negotiate prices discount terms and transportation arrangements for merchandise. Prepares specifications for Request for Quotation Request for Proposal and Request for Qualifications. Examines selects orders and purchases merchandise at most favorable price consistent with quality quantity specification requirements and other factors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of purchasing principles procedures and methods. Knowledge of state and university purchasing laws and regulations. Knowledge of market conditions and resources in an assigned field. Ability to research and draft clear concise and competitive purchasing specifications and evaluate product acceptability and/or quality. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations. Ability to maintain accurate and systematic procurement records. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with purchasing agents/officials vendors and manufacturers.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus five years of experience in merchandising or a related field including one year in purchasing. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability citizenship national origin genetic information military or veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full Time

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