Buyer I

Salary: $44,073.12 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00514
Department: FINANCE
Division: PROCUREMENT
Opening Date: 01/15/2026


Job Summary


The Buyer I will perform basic work of purchasing parts, materials, supplies, equipment, drugs, or services for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Processes department initiated purchase requisitions in the product categories assigned using standard Super Circular, procurement procedures, policies, and safeguards.
2. Maintain product specifications lists; develop new specifications and product alternatives.
3. Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
4. Recommend product source and product specifications modifications.
5. Assure competitive procurement policies are followed.
6. Seek out additional price quotations as needed.
7. Maintain vendor files and product source list; seeks out additional sources.
8. Prepare requests for price quotations and assists in the preparation of Requests for Bids (RFB's).
9. Prepare purchase orders using the accounting system.
10. Review price quotations and make recommendations regarding purchase awards.
11. Ensure timely delivery of goods and services as outlined in the purchase order.
12. Verify price and ensure product specifications are followed.
13. Reconcile evidence of receipt with purchase orders.
14. Provide assistance to departmental staff in initiating procurement needs.
15. Screen for government surplus supplies and equipment as needed.
16. Conduct cost effective analysis of various purchases and service contracts as needed.
17. Notify vendors of purchase orders issued and bids awarded.
18. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Bid and Contract Preparation and Management Code of Ethics;
• Tribal, state, and federal laws as it relates to Procurement;
• Accounting practices and procedures for governmental procurement;
• Computer software, Microsoft Word and Excel, and database operations; and automated accounting systems
• Purchasing methods and techniques such as requests for quotations, oral solicitations to procure items via competitive open market processes;
• Extensive body of accessions regulation, method, procedures, and business practices to purchase items involving specialized requirements and/or complex standard requirements;
• Office automation equipment, services, processes, and procedures;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities:

• Work effectively under pressure;
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Follow verbal and written instruction;
• Negotiate with vendors, customers, and others such as changes in the scope of contract, reasonableness of delays, monetary considerations, and liability;
• Determine whether substitutions are acceptable or whether the procurement request should be referred to a higher level of staff for further review;
• Keep accurate records on suppliers, commodities, purchasing statistics and financial analysis of bids, purchases, and product or service demographics;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer, copier, and scanner, and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required


Associate's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field, one (1) year of experience as a buyer, preferably in a tribal government procurement; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License;
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").
01


Do you have an Associate's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have one (1) year of work related experience as a buyer, tribal government procurement?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License?

• No
• Yes

Required Question