Senior Buyer; underfill as Buyer

Salary Range

$28.87 - $51.18

Waukesha County's Department of Administration is recruiting for a Senior Buyer (may underfill as Buyer). This position plays a key role in supporting the mission of our division by managing key vendor relationships and ensuring contract compliance. We are a collaborative, service-oriented team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring strong communication and organizational skills, and be eager to contribute to meaningful work that positively impacts the residents of Waukesha County.

The department may choose to fill this position as a Senior Buyer.

The Senior Buyer classification specification can be viewed here.

The 2026 salary range for Senior Buyer is: $36.85 - $51.18.

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field.
• Two years of work experience in a large volume purchasing operation, preferably in the public sector. OR Six years of progressively responsible work experience in a large volume purchasing operation, preferably in the public sector.
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) certification is desirable.

The department may choose to underfill this position as a Buyer.

The Buyer classification specification can be viewed here.

The 2026 salary range for Buyer is: $28.87 - $40.11.

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field. OR Four years of progressively responsible work experience in a large volume purchasing operation, preferably in the public sector.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system.

Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. Our vision of "Leading the Way" values teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?".

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site cafe and fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports, including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW‑Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

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The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.