Manpower is hiring a buyer to work in the public sector.  If you have experience in purchasing commodities within the governmental sector,  please apply now! 

What’s in it for you:

Monday – Friday: 8AM – 5PM Pay Rate:  $32.06 - $38.19/hr. based on experience  Duration: 3 – 6-month assignment
The job essentials: Ensures purchase orders protect agency’s interests and uphold policies and procedures. Develops understanding of internal customer’s budgeting needs and procedures; provides pricing estimates for line items. Reviews requisitions for funding availability and account code accuracy. Reviews and assesses scopes of work and specifications; prepares Requests for Quotes and Invitation for Bids; evaluates bids and quotations; participates in evaluation committee meetings and may conduct vendor interviews.  Offers input in developing specifications and scopes of work; determines appropriate procurement methods and develops individual procurement schedules.  Negotiates and issues basic contracts and purchase orders; prepares basic contract amendments, revisions, and close-outs. Confers with customers to get information, resolve questions.  Analyzes purchasing history of inventory parts, goods, and services. Determines or recommends awards of bids. Expedites purchase orders deliveries.
Qualifications:
  Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration and a minimum of 3 years of professional governmental purchasing experience Experience using Ellipse highly preferred