Buyer

• Provides information and guidance city-wide to personnel involved in the purchase of goods and services under $30,000.
• Schedules and provides training city-wide on purchasing procedures and policies.
• Researches and supplies information to user departments on purchasing policies, practices and procedures.
• Screens incoming requisition forms for completeness and accuracy in compliance with purchasing policy.
• Assigns vendor codes and inputs purchase orders, price agreements, and other relevant data as necessary into the automated financial system.
• Maintains working relationship with user departments on matters relating to substitutions, equivalents, delivery schedules and vendor problems.
• Assists in the development of Request for Quotations (RFQ's).
• Receives and evaluates RFQ's for compliance with requirements. Reviews, revises and approves RFQ's prepared by the user departments.
• Identifies and prepares solicitations for the purchase of goods and services under $30,000.
• Assists with preparation of award letters, contracts and purchasing requisitions, and Mayor and Council agenda sheets.
• Assists with the coordination and administration of the Purchasing Card Program.
• Performs duties related to contract management.
• Maintains contracts, the Master Contract Log, and other procurement logs to assure all information is current.
• Identifies potential contracts, bid by the State, the county and other local governments that can be used by the city.
• Conducts periodic reviews of user department's purchases to determine if purchases are in accordance with procurement procedures and requirements.
• Identifies and implements procurement methods to ensure future purchases are in accordance with procurement procedures.
• Manages, advises and offers direction to other divisions and departments relative to purchasing activities.
• Develops invitations for bids and requests for proposals for purchases over $30,000.
• Researches and develops bid specifications utilizing web sites, existing specifications, and other specifications from other jurisdictions.
• Reviews, evaluates and awards bids.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in  business, purchasing or closely related field; and three (3) years of progressively responsible work in governmental purchasing; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) or be able to obtain certification within a reasonable time as determined by the City.

As a condition of employment, all new hires, including part-time, temporary and seasonal employees, reporting to the worksite, as well as working remotely, are required to have received at least the first dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to their start date.  New hires will be required to receive any additional doses (including the booster shot) of the COVID-19 vaccine in a manner and schedule consistent with the current CDC guidelines.  Weekly COVID-19 testing will be required until fully vaccinated. 

New hires, except individuals who have worked for the City any time after October 8, 2021, may submit a request for a religious or medical accommodation (exemption).  All requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  New hires will be required to submit weekly COVID-19 test results if they are approved for a medical or religious accommodation (exemption).

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of Business English, spelling, arithmetic, punctuation, filing, and grammar, and possession of a good vocabulary.
• Working knowledge of governmental purchasing procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the functions, general procedures and requirements of a governmental jurisdiction.
• Skill in the use of word processing and data processing equipment.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and department policies and procedures, as well as the ability to use resourcefulness in meeting new situations.
• Ability to carry out with limited supervision continuing assignments requiring the presentation of material and the maintenance of records.

Ability to deal with the public and other employees courteously and tactfully and to convey concise and accurate explanations of policies, procedures, and requirements.

Salary : $55,917 - $92,263