Buyer Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details $27.38 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Accounting systems Contract documentation review Communication with suppliers Contract review Procurement spend analysis Public sector purchasing Supplier market research Program development Procurement financial analysis ERP systems Associate's degree in Business Administration Financial software Contract performance monitoring Associate's degree in finance Mid-level Finance High school diploma or GED Public Administration Bidding project phase Developing strategic sourcing strategies Shipping & receiving Contractual compliance checks Vendor relationship management Vendor contract management Business Administration Contract management support tasks Billing issue inquiries

Benchmarking Business Full Job Description ISSUED:

09/15/2026

CLOSES:

09/22/2026

Position:

BUYER Salary:

$27.38

Per Hour Division:

Unassigned Department:

Procurement Department:

Procurement Division:

Unassigned Hours:

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday -

Friday Other:

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID 50 S. Military Trail, WPB 36204 Assists in the development and management of a comprehensive procurement program for the County. Assists County departments with planning for upcoming procurements to avoid gaps in services, e.g., expired contracts/bids. Assists Procurement leadership in the development and management of a Countywide strategic sourcing program, including post-contract award monitoring activities. Assists Procurement staff in benchmarking additional sourcing opportunities, including but not limited to piggyback and/or cooperative contracts. Assists in the management of the complete solicitation processes related to Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), Requests for Submittals (RFSs), and other solicitation documents. Establishes multi-year purchasing contracts for goods and services. Reviews requisitions and contracts for compliance with established policies and procedures. Performs market studies; reviews vendor spending data to make recommendations to County departments regarding upcoming solicitations. Work requires continuous communication with vendors and departmental officials regarding purchasing issues and shipping, receiving, and invoicing problems and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following : An Associate's Degree or minimum of 60 college credits in Business/Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field; minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Agent, OR Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Buyer or Procurement Agent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include: Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, and Experience using automated financial systems (e.g., Advantage). All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).