NEOGOV · 6 days ago
Buyer, Associate
Orange, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$33.44/hr - $46.45/hrNEOGOV is seeking an Associate Buyer to support the procurement operations of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). This role involves assisting with purchasing activities, preparing purchase orders, and maintaining vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with OCTA policies and procedures.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assist with purchasing activities, including reviewing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, and maintaining purchasing records
Obtain quotations and place orders with approved vendors to achieve best value
Support basic contract activities such as pricing, amendments, revisions, and closeouts
Help analyze purchasing history for goods and services
Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal customers
Assist Procurement team members with funding verification, account accuracy, and reporting
Expedite purchase orders and follow up on deliveries
Confer with customers to gather information and resolve purchasing questions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly applicable experience
Interest or aptitude in governmental or public-sector purchasing
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Professional communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and willingness to learn
Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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