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Senior Buyer

Fairfax County Public Schools
United States, Virginia, Fairfax
5025 Sideburn Rd (Show on map)
Jan 07, 2025
23665BR Senior Buyer Sideburn Support Center Description Performs the full range of professional contract administration and procurement activities. Qualifications Required Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in procurement, accounting, business or finance with major course work in purchasing, procurement, business or public administration. One (1) year of experience in proposal analysis and procurement. Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience. Knowledge of federal, state, and local jurisdiction contract and procurement regulations and guidelines, specifically in governmental purchasing. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of procurement. Ability to prepare specifications and review, analyze, and evaluate bids and proposals. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with principals, program managers, specialists, and senior managers of FCPS and the vendor community. Ability to collect and analyze data. Ability to utilize an automated purchasing system. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative; and ability to work effectively under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Preferred Experience in governmental procurement. Certification by a nationally-recognized professional purchasing organization Salary Range $70,864 - $120,587 Salary Grade [Salary Information] Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 002 Office Office of Facilities Management Contract Length 260-Day Contract Pay Frequency Monthly Percent Full-Time Full Time Job Type Facilities/Operations Open Until Filled Yes Re-Adv. Position No