BUYER 1

Department: Procurement Reports To: Assistant Director of Procurement Pay Plan: 75hrs per pay period Type: Full Time FLSA: Non Exempt Emergency Classification: Class II Summary : The Buyer is under the direction of the Assistant Director of Procurement. The Buyer I position is responsible for assisting Parish personnel requisition routine purchases and more complex situations of purchasing supplies, materials, equipment, and services. Assist offices, agencies and vendors by answering questions regarding Parish and State purchasing policies, procedures and regulations. Essential Job Functions : Essential duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. The omission of specific statements or duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Processes requisitions, prepares purchase orders, and places orders Data entry and documentation for purchasing tasks Professionally manages multiple incoming telephone lines; expertly deals with citizens and employees. Regular, consistent attendance is required Any other duties as assigned Competencies: Employee must be able to operate basic office equipment, office computer and software, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner. Employee must have good written and oral communication skills. Ability to understand, evaluate and enforce compliance with established parish and state procurement standards, policies, and procedures. Employee must have the ability to make sound judgments and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Must have the ability to effectively meet and deal with the public. Work Environment : The incumbent works in a typical office environment with little or no exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Primary functions are limited to an office environment. Occasional duties may require travel or working in non-office environment. Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met. Required Education/Qualifications : A high school diploma or equivalent GED and three years’ experience in a professional office environment required. Bachelor’s Degree and experience in institutional or governmental purchasing preferred. Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License. DISCLAIMER: If selected for a position with St. Tammany Parish Government, applicants are required to successfully complete a drug screen, physical and background check prior to employment. Failure to complete any requirement, may result in a rescinded offer. St. Tammany Parish Government is an EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : PROCUREMENT Grade : LABOR GRADE 75H Posting Start : 10/29/2026 Posting End : 11/12/2026 Salary: $20.02-$20.02

View the full posting and apply