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Buyer III - (240009FH) Description The Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented individual to serve as Buyer III. Our applicant will report to the Procurement and Contract Analyst and serve as a key member overseeing the overall purchasing of supplies and equipment for the Veterans Home. This individual will also lead the agency procurement team while ensuring compliance with all State-approved purchasing rules and regulations. Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive): Works with agency department heads to determine the most cost-efficient products, services and par levels in order to meet the agency?s needs. Reviews requests submitted by agency personnel with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the facility. Obtains information concerning materials, supplies and equipment by interviewing vendors, reviewing state contracts, writing bid specifications when necessary, and posting bids on the internet per state regulations. Prepares Requests for Response (RFR) for the purpose of obtaining bids for goods or services not already on a state contract. Prepares reports on procurement cost savings and attends meetings as required. Attends applicable state Procurement Management Team meetings at various locations throughout the Commonwealth to assure that the purchasing needs of the facility are met, while also ensuring that agency specific needs are reflected in appropriate statewide contracts. Works with vendors to correct shipping or other purchasing and/or contract discrepancies. Directly supervises Storekeepers in both the shipping and Receiving department, as well as the Central Supply Room (CSR) to ensure proper maintenance of inventory levels, proper ordering and delivery of products, and a safe and clean work area. Maintains agency inventory listing. Schedule: This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position working from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Please note: This is 24 hour/7 days a week long-term care facility and as a result, the Veterans Home at Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational need. Required Qualifications: Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing. Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, bids, specifications, etc. Proficient in preparing general reports. Capable of working accurately with names, numbers, codes and/or symbols. Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and to make appropriate recommendations. Clear and concise communication skills, both orally and written. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Adaptable to changing situations in order to meet changing program/production requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of the state\'s COMMBUYS procurement system. SEE THE VETERAN\' S HOME OF HOLYOKE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION