Purchasing Buyer (Public Sector)

Buyer I

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: 9/80 Schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with alternating Fridays off

Our client is a large public-sector organization that provides essential infrastructure and operational services to support millions of residents and businesses. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, fiscal responsibility, and public service, the organization manages complex procurement activities that support a wide range of engineering, construction, maintenance, and administrative operations. Employees work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on delivering high-quality service and maintaining transparency, accountability, and compliance.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer I to join a fast-paced Procurement team supporting a large public-sector organization. This role is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies, equipment, and services while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience processing purchase orders, negotiating pricing, expediting deliveries, resolving purchasing issues, and maintaining accurate procurement documentation.

Process purchase orders for materials, supplies, equipment, services, and minor construction-related purchases.

Draft and execute purchase orders, blanket agreements, and master contracts in accordance with procurement policies.

Source materials, supplies, and equipment while ensuring compliance with specifications and operational requirements.

Monitor purchase order status, delivery schedules, and expected receipt dates to ensure timely delivery.

Coordinate with vendors to expedite orders, resolve delays, backorders, and delivery issues.

Investigate and resolve purchasing, invoicing, and contract discrepancies within procurement and financial systems.

Analyze bid documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with procurement requirements.

Maintain accurate procurement records, contract files, and purchasing documentation to support audit requirements.

Communicate purchasing updates and delivery information with internal customers and stakeholders.

Support procurement operations by preparing reports and maintaining purchasing data within automated procurement systems.

Collaborate with internal departments and suppliers to ensure efficient procurement processes.