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Job Location:
Cheyenne, WY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description and Functions
- Open Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:Represent the State of Wyoming as a buyer of distilled spirits and wine products procured for resale to licensed retailers.
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Study and compare sales histories projected sales totals special purchase allowances and current sales trends to make product buying decisions to maintain a 45-day inventory.
- Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws regulations and/or agency rules standards guidelines etc.
- Create purchase orders for both listed and specially ordered products.
- Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between the agency or work unit and other agencies work units organizations suppliers etc.
- Create sales orders for special orders.
- Gathers data prepares reports or summarizes information.
- Reviews documents and reconciles discrepancies; makes needed adjustments.
- Maintains business relationships to foster a positive customer service experience.
- Maintains acceptable inventory levels keeping out-of-stock and overstocking products to a minimum.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of purchasing system software.
- Knowledge of governmental purchasing laws and codes contract preparation and development purchasing methods and procedures life-cycle costing principles value analysis and weighted-value methodology as used in evaluating purchasing bids and RFPs.
- Knowledge of procurement and/or administration of contracts grants loans or similar agreements.
- Knowledge of economic and market conditions.
- Knowledge of research methods techniques and/or sources of information.
- Knowledge of product lines and merchandise pricing techniques.
- Knowledge of bid quote and award procedures.
- Knowledge of principles theories and practices of purchasing goods and services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors Degree (typically in Finance)Experience:0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Purchasing or Inventory) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Associate BuyerOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically inPurchasing or Inventory) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Associate BuyerCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Typical office environment.
NOTES:- FLSA: Non-exempt
Supplemental Information
- Clickhereto view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
