Wheaton, IL – Buyer I

Job Type: Full-time
Location: 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois
Department: Finance Department

Annual Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

Responsibilities include:

• Assists departments to determine appropriate procurement method and incorporate substantive procurement needs into Request For Proposals, Request For Quotations or Invitation For Bids for issuance
• Coordinates and maintains records from all county procurements
• Handles purchasing requests and the issuance of purchase orders to vendors
• Obtains pricing for purchases in accordance with the policy, assuring procurement documents and contracts are consistent with policies and regulations
• Coordinates procurement activities with County departments to determine requirements to purchase requested commodities and services
• Summarizes proposals submitted by suppliers, assists in the identification of sources of supply
• Assembles information pertaining to the preparation of proposals and specifications, consults with departments as needed regarding purchase orders, requisitions, confirming orders, etc.
• Identify vendors to whom price requests will be sentRequirements include the following experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience:
• Completion of an Associate’s degree in Business or related field
• Three (3) years of experience in purchasing supplies, equipment and services or four (4) years of experience in an entry level purchasing position other than clerical
• A valid Illinois driver’s license is requiredPreferred candidates will have: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

A pre-employment background check is required.
A passing score on a basic Excel and Word test is required.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer