New Jersey Statutes Title 40A. Municipalities and Counties 40A § 9-30

The board of chosen freeholders of any county may appoint a purchasing agent for a term of three years and authorize him to establish classifications and standards for the purchase of supplies and materials for the use of all county institutions, departments and buildings. The county purchasing agent, subject to directions of the board, shall make purchases, execute contracts and perform such functions and duties as may be required and necessary.

The term of any purchasing agent who is reappointed and who has attained certification as a certified county purchasing official pursuant to the provisions of P.L.1981, c. 380 (C.40A:9-30.1 et seq.) may, at the discretion of the appointing authority, be five years.