Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist SALARY: $62,129.60/yr (Hire Rate) $65,416.00/yr (Work Rate after 9 Months) TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time ISSUE DATE: 10/07/26 THE FINAL DATE TO FILE APPLICATIONS: 10/21/26 DATE THAT THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM POSTING: 10/22/26 RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of Tompkins County or one of the six adjoining counties (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga) for at least one month immediately preceding the date of application and maintain residency. For Examinations: The eligible list resulting from the examination will be established in accordance with the final earned numerical ratings of passing candidates regardless of residence. A municipality or district may exercise its right under section 23-4-a. of Civil Service Law to request a certification of eligible candidates who have been residents of that municipality or district for at least one month prior to appointment. After the names of residents have been exhausted, Tompkins County must then certify the names of non-residents on the list. Are you organized, detail-oriented, and someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and keeping things moving? Are you interested in a position where your work directly supports the operations of an entire County? Join our team as a Purchasing Specialist at Tompkins County Finance Department! The Purchasing Specialist is an important part of the County's purchasing and procurement operations. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, this position provides an opportunity to learn and participate in a wide range of purchasing activities, including competitive bidding, vendor relations, contract and policy administration, purchasing technology, and capital asset management. This is more than a paperwork position. The Purchasing Specialist works with County departments, vendors, officials, and other professionals to help ensure that purchases are made efficiently, responsibly, and in accordance with County policies and applicable requirements. This is an approved HELP title. No examination is required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college with an Associate’s degree in business administration, marketing, accounting, retail sales management, or related field AND at least three (3) years full time paid (or equivalent part-time) experience in accounting and/or experience which involved purchasing, retail sales involving item pricing and cost analysis of goods, or account keeping involving commodities or banking programs; OR 2. Graduation from High School or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND at least five (5) years full time paid (or equivalent part-time) experience in accounting and/or experience which involved preparation of materials and services and purchasing, retail sales involving item pricing and cost analysis of goods, or account keeping involving commodities; OR 3. Any combination of training and experience equal to or greater than that described in(a) and (b) above. Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An incumbent in this class is responsible for backing up the Purchasing Manager and providing routine assistance with all procurement and competitive bidding process of commodities, goods and services for County departments. The Purchasing Specialist assists with the administration of computer operations related to RFP’s and bids. The work involves assisting with coordinating and performing the tasks of county-wide purchasing, preparation of detailed specifications, communicating with vendors, and the researching of trade publications regarding the purchasing of goods and supplies. The incumbent may also assist with gathering necessary data for the reporting and accounting of the County’s capital assets (fixed assets), utilizing a capital assets softwa…

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