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Job Class #06-06 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Buyer I
Department: Finance
Division: Purchasing
Supervisor: Assistant Finance Director
Job Summary
Under general direction, provides and promotes effective procurement of equipment, materials and
services through research, specifications, evaluation, written reports and contracts.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Develops, researches and writes bid documents; updates established bids prior to release.
Receives, evaluates and recommends awarding of bids and contracts and provides documentation.
Contacts vendors to notify them of newly posted bids and request for proposals; provides essential
information regarding dates of bid closings and mandatory meetings.
Researches and evaluates a variety of existing and proposed equipment, products and services.
Prepares detailed written reports, recommendations and support data for presentation to the
Purchasing Agent and other appropriate parties.
Assures contract compliance, product and vendor performance and warranty protection.
Develops and amends contracts.
Provides information and assistance to City employees, intergovernmental agencies, contractors,
vendors and the general public regarding various City procurement policies and procedures.
Advises Purchasing Agent and City staff on changes in regulations, market conditions and other
developments affecting equipment, products and services.
Assists internal customers with the delivery of purchases, informal quotes and operation of small office
equipment according to guidelines.
Works with legal staff regarding contractual language and contract issues.
Performs duties required for contract administration for those contracts awarded by the Purchasing
Division.
Prepares training material and trains employees on usage of purchase cards.
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Prepares training material and trains employees on purchase requisition entry, contract entry,
change order entry and invoice entry.
Serves as back-up staff for Purchasing Clerk; receives, sorts and routes all incoming City mail and
packages; processes and transports all outgoing mail to the post office; arranges for Fed-Ex and
DHL pickups and deliveries.
Assists with the internal transfer of surplus equipment and the sale of surplus equipment and
vehicles to the public.
Enters and posts purchase requisitions and distributes purchase orders.
Enters, posts and distributes change orders.
Enters invoices for payment.
Operates various office equipment.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk and hear. The
employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally
required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience required. Or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Associate degree in business administration or in a related field from an educational institution
accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body preferred. Three years of experience in purchasing
or in a related field preferred. Certification in Public Purchasing (CPPB) through the Universal Public
Procurement Certification Council preferred.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, standards and practices, related to procurement.
Knowledge of records management, municipal accounting and budgeting. Knowledge of inventory
control procedures. Skills in oral and written communications. Skills in public relations and customer
service. Skills in maintaining effective working relationships with internal clients. Knowledge of general
services and operations provided by City department, the County, State and Federal governments and
other non-City agencies. Ability to proofread purchase requisitions, purchase orders, bids, request for
proposals, vouchers, and check requests. Knowledge of mail processing and postal processing and
postal rates and regulations. Knowledge of general office and clerical procedure in including filing and
basic record keeping. Skills in typing and data entry. Ability to read and understand written materials to
record work activities or keep records. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. Ability to
operate standard office equipment and an automated teller machine. Ability to perform multiple tasks in
an open environment, perform basic mathematical calculation and communicate/relay information
under stressful conditions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.