Woodridge, IL – Buyer II

Salary: $32.82 – $34.87 Hourly
$64,000.00 – $68,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Woodridge Greenvalley Facility, 7900 S. Route 53, Woodridge, Illinois
Department: Public Works Department

Responsibilities include:

•Closely coordinates with the County’s Procurement division and works with Public Works staff to explain, identify and determine appropriate procurement method and incorporate substantive procurement needs into Request for Proposal, Request for Quotations or Invitation for Bids for issuance
•Reviews contract terms and language to ensure compliance with regulatory and procurement policy requirements
•Coordinates work to meet all necessary deadlines for County approval and department needs of goods and services required
•Ensures consistent procurement practices are completed
•Coordinates procurement activities within the Public Works department to determine specifications, schedules, needs and other information required to purchase requested commodities and services
•Acts to resolve contract disputes, confers with vendor and client, identifies sources of dispute, and acts to resolve dispute and takes necessary action as authorized
•Participates in training Public Works staff with procurement policies and processes

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

•Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in contract administration, public administration, business management, or a closely related field
•One (1) year of experience in procurement/contract field
•A passing score on basic Microsoft Word and Excel test is required
This position requires a valid Illinois driver’s license.
A pre-employment background check is required.