Buyer @ Purchasing Department

Purchases commodities, equipment, and services required for City operations. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks required for public procurement of goods and services in accordance with City Purchasing Policy, Texas Government Code, Texas Local Government Code, the Uniform Commercial Code, and other governing statues as prescribed by funding sources. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Ensure the procurement cycle is completed within statutory requirements.

Review and process quick quotes, invitations to bid, sole source procurements, and inter-local cooperative purchases for multiple City departments.

May assist with requests for qualifications, requests for proposals, invitations to bid, and other complex projects.

Assist departments in ensuring projects are awarded in compliance with procurement statutes.

Responsible for processing requisitions, ensuring proper documentation is included, issuing purchase orders in compliance with the pricing structure and contracts/ agreements, and in compliance with local, state, and federal statutes to ensure prompt supply of goods and services.

Coordinate pre-bid/pre-proposal meetings and exchanges of information between vendors and departments to ensure awareness of the City's procurement process and available goods or services.

Respond, with supervision, to inquiries from vendors, departments, and contractors in regard to projects and contracts.

Research City contracts, inter-local agreements, and departmental requests for quotes to verify compliance of purchases order requisitions.

Research City contracts, inter-local agreements, and departmental requests for quotes to verify compliance of purchases via direct payment requests.

Assist departments with financial systems, software, and the procurement processes.

Contact local vendors, small businesses, and historically underutilized business with opportunities to contract with the City.

Ensure that vendors are sent accurate and complete bids, and that acquisition of specified product or service is made at minimal cost and maximum quality.

Develop and maintain favorable relations with vendors, contractors, and city personnel.

May assist in the preparation of projects for City Council review and approval.

Familiarize self with local, state, and federal procurement laws to acquire certification to conduct public procurement and undertake progressively more complex projects.

Completion of a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, marketing, or a related field; Principles and practices of purchasing strategies and procurement.

English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Basic computer principles and procedures.

Proper public contact and telephone etiquette.

Skill in problem solving and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Manage multiple projects.

Perform basic computer/word processing functions.

Frequently flex the upper trunk forward while sitting or standing.

Occasionally flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and position office supplies or procurement records weighing up to 25 lbs.

Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, requiring manual dexterity and sustained visual attention to detail.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.