Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

**This position will not be filled until January 2025**

Position Title: Purchasing Coordinator/Buyer

Department: Purchasing

Salary: $19.27-$21.24

Pay Grade:6

Workday & Hours: 1 Position schedules

Position :Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After 60 days of employment, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS (Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation Eligibility after 6 months of employment (84 hours up to 3 years)

Sick hours available after 90 days of employment (112 hours up to 3 years)

Twelve Holidays a year + Employee Birthday (Thirteen total)

Job Summary:

The incumbent under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager is responsible for performing all functions and situations efficiently and in an accurate, timely, and professional manner according to State laws and County policies. This employee has considerable public contact with all county offices and various vendors and acts as liaison for the purchasing department. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of all County purchasing objectives, policies, programs, and procedures as directed by the Purchasing Manager. Using county funds in a prudent and effective manner to assure that the quality, quantity and kind of materials requisitioned are in the best interest of the county. The incumbent must be adept in decision making and maintaining quality control as well as handling problems. He or she will handles special projects as assigned by the Purchasing Manager

Job Description:

Purchasing Coordinator Buyer

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fSys%2fSso%2fDashboard%2fJobApplication%2fApply%3fjobID%3d4211%26BackURL%3d%2fHome%2fComponents%2fJobPosts%2fJob%2f4211%2f25 or call 479-444-1700.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.