Agency Buyer III

This position is equivalent to a Grade 12

SRA Fiscal Office, 7931 Brockbridge Road, Jessup, MD.

This position assist the Agency Procurement Specialist Supervisor and Agency Procurement Specialist II in the timely and accurate procurement of maintenance contracts, services, supplies and equipment for the following three consolidated Jessup Region correctional facilities in accordance with the regulations of COMAR Title 2.

Directs and supervises the procurement operations and functions of a large State institution;

Directs and supervises the procurement operations and functions of a large State institution;

Prepares or reviews all final requisitions for all supplies, materials, and equipment and service contracts purchased by a large State institution;

Establishes practical inventory levels as well as inventory control measures;

Directs and supervises the operations of all storerooms, handling the receipt, storage, and issuing of supplies, materials, and equipment.

Supervises and directs all office and storeroom personnel directly related to the purchasing section;

Secures bids and awards contracts on specific lines of merchandise not purchased through the Purchasing Bureau;

Keeps records of prices and sources of supply;

Prepares specifications and standards for purchases;

Studies market conditions and the quality and price of goods;

Approves all purchase orders and requisition forms;

Follows up orders and irregularities;

Performs other related duties.

 

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.

Experience: Seven years of experience in receiving, storing, issuing, purchasing and requisitioning supplies, materials, and equipment, five years of which must have included experience at the supervisory or management level or must have involved the final responsibility for purchasing and requisitioning.

Note: Applicants may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for one year of experience for up to one year of the required general experience.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

All persons who meet the minimum qualification will be approved on the certification list.

This is a contractual position with NO PAID State benefits.

 

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application

If you do not have internet access, please mail your application (by the closing date) to:

Maryland Correctional Pre Release System Personnel Office

ATTN: M. Berry

7931 Brockbridge Road

Jessup, MD 20794

For more information, please call 410-540-6265

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.