Buyer

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Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

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Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country known for its excellent quality of
life and strong economy while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington
DC Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural recreational and educational opportunities.

The Buyer I performs purchasing and financial support activities for the Health Department and serves as a day-to-day resource for department staff on purchasing processes financial coding documentation and County procurement requirements.

The position helps ensure public funds are used responsibly efficiently and transparently. The Buyer reviewspurchasing requests confirmsappropriate funding andcoding researches vendorsand pricing obtainsrequired approvals processespurchases and followspurchase orders and invoicesthrough completion.

The Buyer I works closely with division leads program managers and administrative staff as well as County Procurement Finance and Public Affairs functions as appropriate. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented curious resourceful and comfortable asking questions to make sure purchases are properly researched accurately coded and documented.

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as Departments Buyer and as primary purchasing liaison in lieu of County procurement staff on purchases less than $50000.
• Reviews purchasing requests to ensure they are complete appropriately supported properly authorized and consistent with County fiscal and procurement policies.
• Prepares and processes requisitions for goods andservices based onstaff and programrequirements; ensures specificationsand scopes ofwork are complete accurate and alignedwith County procurementpolicies.
• Conducts purchasing research by reviewing Countycontracts vendors pricing comparative quotes productspecifications availability and delivery optionsto identify appropriate practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Applies basic accountingand chart-of-accounts knowledgeto assign andreview appropriateobject codes costcenters programs grants and funds.
• Prepares and processes purchasing card transactions payments employee reimbursements and expenditures.
• Partners with County Procurement on purchases requiring specialized guidance exceptions or additional review.
• Coordinates with Public Affairs when purchases or activities involve communications public-facing materials branding public information community engagement or other goods and services requiring Public Affairs review and approvals.
• Monitors and maintains the status of requisitions purchase orders invoices and related purchasing transactions; reviews invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness verifies appropriate matching to purchase orders and receiving records and coordinates with staff and vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing and closeouts.
• Maintains awareness of applicable County fiscal and procurement policies and seeks clarification when requirements are unclear or subject to interpretation.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act procurement principles and practices other applicable laws and County purchasing policy as they pertain to the work of the position.
• Basic knowledge of accounting budgeting accounts payable financial reporting and chart-of-accounts concepts and grants.
• Familiarity with automated purchasing financial and accounting systems and office technology.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess needs and recommend appropriate purchasing solutions.
• Ability toreview and monitorfinancial recordsand ensure transactionsare accurate andproperly documented.
• Strongwritten and verbalcommunication skills with the abilityto explain purchasingand financial requirementsand provide guidanceto staff.
• Ability towork independently prioritizecompeting tasks andmeet deadlines.
• Ability to buildand maintain effectiveworking relationships withstaff vendors Countyofficials and thepublic.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment resolve administrative issues and seek clarification when needed.
• Provides responsive customer service communicates effectively maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment when handling financial and purchasing matters.
• May perform other essential job functions specific to the position.

Bachelors degree preferably with coursework in procurement business administration accounting finance supply chain management public administration public health administration or a related field; one (1) year related work experience in procurement of supplies and services with experience working with automated systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in public health local government public-sector nonprofit healthcare or another regulated environment is preferred.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required. Valid drivers license and good driving record required (driving records may be reviewed annually for continued qualification).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources directly at
oremail Human Resources.