Buyer

**Open Continuous/Until filled with a first review date of 12/19/22**

*** Should this recruitment fail to render a qualified applicant for the position, the City reserves the right to under-fill this position as a “Trainee”. A Trainee will be paid up to 15% less than the starting salary of the salary range until s/he is able to meet all the job classification requirements. Classification requirements must be met within the time specified by the Department Director, not to exceed twelve months from appointment. ***

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness?   Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities?  Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Buyer, working with the department of Finance-Purchasing Division.  The ideal candidate assists with the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the City of Yuma.  

Under basic supervision, this job classification purchases commodities in compliance with Federal, State and City rules and regulations; procures the most cost-effective supplies and materials from qualified vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Meets with departments to determine needs; researches purchase requests; reviews commodity purchase requisitions, and verifies cost and specification requirements.
• Prepares bid documents, including Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, specifications, addenda, and guidelines; processes requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, amendments, and bids; analyzes responses submitted by vendors to assure supplies and services purchased are in best interest of the City.
• Creates supporting documentation for approval procedures.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines 
Associate's Degree in Business or Public Administration; AND two years government purchasing experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures governing procurement activities.
• State and Federal laws, statutes, rules and regulations governing procurement activities

Skill in:

• Maintaining accurate and interrelated purchasing and technical records.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
A valid Arizona State Driver's License may be required.  Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation is preferred; additional technical training and certifications may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment and warehouse facilities. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.

Salary : $43,622 - $61,012