Buyer - Senior Buyer

Buyer - Senior Buyer

Boone County, located in Columbia, MO, is looking for a Buyer - Senior Buyer.

Responsibilities : Purchases and performs other functions related to the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment, and services for Boone County Government.

Status : Full-time, exempt, benefited

Working hours : 8 : 00 a.m. 5 : 00 p.m., Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications : Associate's degree with two years of purchasing experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to type a minimum of 35 wpm and familiarity with computer software programs.

Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or public administration and three to five years of purchasing experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or National Institute of Governmental Purchasing - Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or completion of certification within three years of hire.

Starting Annual Salary Range : Buyer - $48,000 -$51,000 - Senior Buyer - $52,000 - $59,000

Benefit-eligible employees receive (on day one) : Paid vacation accrual, 14 paid holidays, Enrollment in the County Employees Retirement Fund, and two matching deferred compensation plans, 100% County paid or low-cost employee health insurance premium options, 100% County paid employee dental premiums, Subsidized dependent premiums, County Paid long-term disability and life insurance, Boone County is a Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.

Columbia, MO is a thriving college town and the cultural hub of mid-Missouri, hosting popular events such as the True / False Film Festival, and a diverse art, music, and restaurant scene. Columbia is the fourth most populous and fastest-growing city in Missouri with an estimated 126,254 residents in 2020. Resting upon the forested hills and rolling prairies of Mid-Missouri near the Missouri River valley, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the surrounding Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Mark Twain National Forest, and Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge, in addition to hiking over 278 miles of our local trails! Many popular destinations are a short drive away, including the Capitol of Jefferson City, the Lake of the Ozarks, Saint Louis, and Kansas City all within a two-hour drive or less.