Buyer

This is technical work at the lead worker level in purchasing the supplies and services assigned to a business unit. The work requires knowledge of governmental procurement practices, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations which involves the use of specialized skills, which is acquired through a combination of training and considerable on the job experience .  May assign, review, and monitor the work of subordinates.  Contacts require skills in understanding, influencing, and communicating with others and are important in providing services to using agencies and consulting with suppliers including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around.  The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones' known experiences.  The work is performed in an office environment and physical demands consist mainly of sitting or standing at a workstation for extended periods of time and occasionally lifting and moving light objects.  Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer.  The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and, although subject to standardized practices and procedures, the worker is permitted to set priorities with the superior's approval.