3 Job Openings

Pierce County, Washington

• Position:  Senior Buyer

• Location:  Tacoma, Washington

• Closing Date:  January 27, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

• Salary:  $26.49 to $33.50 per hour

• Job Summary:  This position involves complex technical work procuring materials, equipment, construction and services for Pierce County, and is responsible for purchasing and utilizing the formal bid process to obtain materials, equipment, construction and services, in accordance with established purchasing guidelines, procedures, and state and local laws and ordinances.

• For More Information and to Apply:  Click here.

Pierce Transit, Washington

• Position:  Purchasing Agent

• Location:  Tacoma, Washington

• Closing Date: No date specified

• Salary:  $55,023 to $67,403 annually

• Job Summary:  Essential functions of this position include the following:  Prepare and process bids and proposals, including working with project managers on specification development, pre-proposal, and pre-award meetings; Place advertisements; Receive bids, and evaluate for compliance with specifications; Perform other support activities for the formal bid/proposal process; Process purchase orders; manage accounts to include tracking, ordering, and maintaining associated records; monitor and maintain inventory of agency office suppliers; Fulfill requests to research and price various goods and services.

• For More Information and to Apply:  Click here.

City of Kennewick, Washington

• Position:  Buyer II

• Location:  Kennewick, Washington

• Closing Date: February 1, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time

• Salary:  $48,204 to $67,488 Annually

• Job Summary:  The position is responsible for performing all levels of procurement and contracting duties for the City including bids, quotes, requests for proposals, contracts, research and analysis of a wide variety of commodities, construction and services, for the City and collaborative partners at multiple organizations.  Duties include evaluating specialized and high dollar value procurements subject to competitive bidding, contracts, negotiation, and other formal purchasing requirements and procedures.

• For More Information and to Apply:  Click here.

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