Senior Buyer - Construction

  • Jackson County Missouri
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 10mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Finance/Purchasing
 
Grade: 210
 
Salary: $55,265 - $79,997/year
Job Description:
  • Responsible for the competitive bid process for Construction and Capital Projects for the County in addition to maintaining contracts and communications with vendors; Assists with the training of new buyers.
  • Develops and prepares public solicitation process from inception through contract aware and management  for Construction/Capital Projects.
  • Advises and cooperates with County departments in the evaluation of products and services including delivery, prices and vendor reliability.
  • Seeks new sources of vendors for the competitive bidding process, including the searching and recruiting of Minority, Women-owned and small business.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • Two years of experience in purchasing, bidding, bonding procedures and supervisory experience preferred.
  • Prefer experience with Workday
  • NIGP certification preferred.
  • Must submit to/pass pre-employment drug screen/background check. 

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!