Buyer

CITY OF BRYAN, TX
Bryan, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 25, 2024
  • Salary: $25.00-$35.00/hour (depending on experience) USD
  • Salary Top:35
  • Full Time
  • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Job Description

    Job Summary
    Procures materials, equipment, and services; issues bid and proposal invitations and recommends the acceptance or rejection of bids and proposals according to prescribed policies and regulations; performs contract administration duties.
    Essential Job Functions
    • Receives, reviews, and processes purchase requisitions for the City and its departments; verifies compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, codes, and City policies and standards; reviews information to ensure it is complete, accurate, and order parameters are clear and understood; coordinates with department representatives to clarify or obtain additional information.
    • Coordinates the procurement of materials, goods, and services through various procurement methods; develops a variety of technical specifications, Requests for Proposals ( RFP ), Requests for Qualifications ( RFQ ), and Requests for Bids ( RFB ); ensures and monitors that all applicable legal and contractual provisions are included to safeguard the City’s interests; evaluates bids, performs price/cost analyses, and assesses terms; calculates discounts, delivery conditions, and the quality and suitability of supplies, materials, and equipment; determines or recommends the award of bids to appropriate vendors.
    • Conduct public bid openings and public pre-bid conferences.
    • Prepares, monitors, and reviews contracts for goods and services.
    • Assists with training department users on purchasing processes and procedures.
    • Represents the Purchasing Department in interactions with customers, management, and other City personnel in procurement matters; answers questions and provides information regarding policies, bid notices, bid openings, bid specifications, bid awards, etc.
    • Receives, responds to, investigates, and resolves procurement-related inquiries and concerns; resolves shipping and invoice discrepancies and level of service issues, or non-compliance with purchasing policies, practices, and procedures; coordinates with vendors to resolve performance and delivery issues, including the need to expedite orders; interprets and explains applicable laws, regulations, codes and policies; promptly responds to requests for emergency orders.
    • Ensures that vendors meet City needs; establishes, develops, and maintains positive vendor relationships; researches, assesses and identifies vendors for products and services within areas of assigned responsibility; interviews vendors to evaluate products and services and to obtain information for use in developing proposals; educates and communicates with vendors regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
    • Establishes, organizes, and maintains applicable purchasing and vendor-related records, files, lists, forms, and other documentation.
    • Writes, compiles, develops, edits, revises, and produces necessary correspondence, reports and other materials; inputs accurate and complete information into the system of record.
    • Assists with monitoring and disposing of surplus, obsolete and salvageable property as needed.
    • Performs related duties as required.
    • Responds regularly and promptly to work.
    Minimum Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field of study plus at least two (2) years of work experience related to the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, and/or services; OR an Associate’s Degree plus at least four (4) years of experience as listed above; OR a High School Diploma/ GED plus at least six (6) years of experience as listed above.
    • Governmental purchasing experience/certification is a plus.

    Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.

    Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements
    • Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
    • Current professional purchasing and/or contract management certification is preferred, but not required. Examples include: Certified Professional in Supply Management ( CPSM ), Certified Procurement Professional ( CPP ), Certified Professional Public Buyer ( CPPB ), Certified Sustainable Procurement Manager ( CSPM ), and/or Certified Professional Contract Manager ( CPCM ).
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Bryan
    • City of Bryan

    Founded in 1871 and home to almost 90,000 residents, Bryan has grown from a dusty railway depot to a thriving, diverse community with competitive schools, fast-paced technology, sprawling parks, and a flourishing art and music scene.  Consisting of a seven-member city council, the City of Bryan is committed to providing financially efficient municipal services to improve the quality of life and develop a community where all citizens are proud to live.  Living or working in Bryan is truly the good life, Texas style!

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