BUYER SUPERVISOR

Date: Mar 14, 2025

Req ID: 44803

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DEPT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATN

Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340

Position Number: 22080090
County: Pulaski
Posting End Date: 03/20/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340
DFA - OAS

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information

Class Code: V008C

Grade: GS07

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00

Summary

The Buyer Supervisor is responsible for recommending procurement awards, and overseeing purchasing activities. This position is governed by agency/ institution policy.

Functions

Supervises a staff of buyers and administrative support personnel by interviewing, hiring, training, making work assignments, and evaluating job performance. Provides assistance to departments and vendors on current purchasing procedures, electronic purchasing system, purchasing laws, problem solving, product information, supply sources, customs and duty regulations, contractual terms, and conditions review. Oversees collection, delivery, and storage of warehouse inventory. Reviews purchase requests and awards for compliance with state purchasing laws and regulations, examines specifications, justifications, and product test reports, and recommends contract awards. Assists buyers in writing specifications, product research, and alternative product recommendations. Interviews salesmen and industrial representatives, explains purchasing policies and procedures to vendors and institution officials, and advises officials on problems concerning supplies, equipment, and contractual services. Compiles various reports, assists in developing policies and procedures, attends various meetings, provides in-service training to subordinates, keeps abreast of purchasing regulations, and answers correspondence. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of state purchasing rules, regulations, and methods. Knowledge of market conditions and resources. Knowledge of agency/institution purchasing requirements. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques. Ability to research, prepare, and evaluate product specifications. Ability to prioritize work and assure compliance with state purchasing regulations. Ability to supervise a subordinate purchasing staff.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree with a major in general business, marketing or related field; plus three years of experience in purchasing or related area, including one year in a supervisory capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at (888) 897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.