Salary : $55,417.96 - $80,355.86 AnnuallyLocation : Frisco, TXJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202302028Department: Administrative ServicesDivision: PURCHASINGOpening Date: 12/18/2024Closing Date: 1/20/2025 11:59 PM CentralMax Number of Applicants: 75Summary Under general supervision of the Purchasing Manager, or designee, the Buyer procures all goods and services for the City of Frisco. The Buyer research, implements, analyzes, and administers procurement specifications between the City of Frisco and designated vendors. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. Essential Job Functions & Other Important Duties Essential Job Functions:
- Procures all goods and services for City needs.
- Determines the proper type of procurement process.
- Implements the purchasing documentation, analyzes results of the purchasing process, and recommends award to ensure the proper Purchasing procedure has been followed. Administers contracts and monitors compliance to the City specifications.
- Awards bids within dollar level authorization.
- Negotiates with vendors and customers in the procurement process.
- Meets with City personnel and/or suppliers in the best interest of the City.
- Problem solves for customers and suppliers alike.
- Writes and/or reviews purchasing specifications.
- Monitors vendor compliance with specifications and terms of contracts.
- Assists other staff members with the bidding process and purchasing policies and procedures.
Other Important Duties:
- Assists purchasing manager in departmental duties.
- Travels to attend meetings, conferences, and training.
- Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current and applicable purchasing techniques with a combination of public and private experience preferred.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations for procurement, bid procedures and specification writing.
- Effective relationship management skills.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must have skill in accounting practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in the use of computer software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and general procurement/warehouse software.
Education, Experience, and Certifications/Licenses:
- Associates Degree in related field, and three (3) years of procurement/materials management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- NIGP-CPP, CPPB or other Purchasing certification preferred.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background, and MVR check. Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License.
Environmental Factors & Conditions/Physical Requirements Environmental Factors and Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment.
Physical Demands:
- This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. A complete description of the activities below is available upon request from Human Resources.
City of Frisco benefits are available to all employees working full-time and scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. More information is available at 01 Do you have an associate's degree in a related field and three (3) years of procurement/materials management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience?
02 Do you currently possess any procurement related certifications such as a CPPB or NIGP-CPP?
03 Are you familiar with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252?
04 Do you have experience with contract management or reviewing contract terms?
05 Are you willing to travel for professional development related classes and conferences (typically one to two weeks per year)?
06 Do you have experience using office related software such as Excel, Word, and Adobe?
07 Are you a current employee?
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