CSEA Job: Junior Buyer

Posted and filing deadline dates.

Posted: June 09, 2025
Filing Deadline: June 23, 2025
 

Control No.

127-25

Title

Junior Buyer

Job Group

VII

Class

C

If you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: June 23, 2025 :

Mailing Location

Amy Florkowski
Department of Finance
148 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 995-4190
Located in the Department of Finance – White Plains: Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class performs entry-level duties related to the purchase of a variety of products used by County Departments and municipalities. This is the entry-level of the Buyer series; final recommendations or decisions are subject to approval and review, although independent judgment and initiative are exercised within the parameters of established policies and procedures. While functioning in this class, an incumbent is expected to gain knowledge and experience in all phases of the work done by higher-level buying staff. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.
Required
A high school or equivalency diploma, and one year of purchasing experience where the primary function of the position was in assisting with or purchasing commodities, materials, supplies or equipment.
Substitutions
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or closely related field may substitute for the required experience.
Definition
Purchasing experience is defined as experience which includes determining customer requirements, reviewing specifications, participating in the bid process, evaluating offers, preparing contracts and/or purchase orders, and vendor relations and follow-up. Experience limited to requisitioning or ordering from sales people is not be considered as qualifying experience, nor is clerical experience in the processing or preparation of purchase order forms.
Notes
(1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
Special Notes
Education beyond the secondary level must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.
Salary: $55,975 - $68,920
Submit: Application (XD-10) and Resume
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10). An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10) and resume.