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Buyer examination

Buyer open competitive examination (C1288H) for Hudson County. Open to residents of Hudson County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.

Hudson County · Symbol C1288H

Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)

This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Hudson County.

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SymbolC1288H
TitleBuyer
EmployerHudson County
Who may fileOpen to residents of Hudson County
AnnouncedNovember 1, 2026
Closing dateNovember 23, 2026
Job specificationBUYER (00960)
SalarySet by the employer; see the announcement

Salary

Hudson County sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.

What the job is

From the Commission's job specification for BUYER:

Under supervision, selects, prepares orders for, and arranges for purchase of one or more types of equipment, materials, and supplies used by various departments or agencies; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work it lists:

  • Is responsible for purchase of equipment, materials, and/or supplies used by various departments which are continual in nature, have seasonal variations, and vary in item content.
  • Reviews purchasing requisitions, checks descriptions and specifications for adequacy and accuracy, and consults with concerned parties to adjust discrepancies.
  • Prepares proposals to be sent to a selected list of vendors and ensures vendors' qualifications are properly investigated.
  • Ascertains prices of commodities and ability of vendors to deliver specified items.

The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.

Who qualifies

Read from the specification, the title asks for a bachelor's degree, 2 years of experience. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.

The requirement section of the specification for BUYER:

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in the large scale purchase of commodities, materials, equipment, and/or supplies. OR: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.

After you file

Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Hudson County appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.

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