Columbus Consolidated Government
Buyer - G118 Purchasing
Columbus Consolidated Government, Columbus, Georgia, United States, 31900
Salary:
$18.99 Hourly Location :
Columbus, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2025-00000288 Department:
Finance Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for administering the solicitation processes for purchases of capital goods and services. Coordinates bid/RFP/PQ process to procure various contracts; consults with departments concerning commodity needs and specifications; receives and reviews requisitions; researches and prepares specifications; assembles vendor lists by commodity; prepares bid schedules and sets bid dates; prepares legal advertisements; opens, reviews, and processes bids. Coordinates purchasing items for inclusion on City Council agenda. Coordinates pre-solicitation conferences/site visits and bid openings; chairs and co-chairs evaluation committee meetings. Acts as liaison between departments and vendors in regards to complaints related to annual contracts. Prepares and routes contract documents for signatures of contractors, City Attorney, City Manager and Clerk of Council; distributes signed contracts and sets up Master Agreement for end-user departments to process applicable purchasing document. Records bid prices and statements of "No Bids" for each vendor in the AMS System; processes computerized tabulations and submits for posting on the city website for vendor review. Assists end-users in entering and researching various purchase documents and vendor information in the Financial system; assists in training end-users. Verifies vendor 1099 information and requests reports from Information Technology; processes vendor 1099s; sends 1099 reports to Internal Revenue Service. Creates, organizes, and maintains specifications reference library. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public purchasing, bidding procedures, and contract negotiations. Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, local ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs. Skill in problem solving and decision making. Skill in financial and contract negotiations. Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data. Skill in operating standard office equipment. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects.
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room. The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following: Low-cost Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well. 01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree
02
Please list and explain any work experience you have with writing bid specifications? 03
Please list and explain any work experience you have had with coordinating/administering a Bid or Request for Proposal process for the purchase of goods or services. 04
How many years of work experience do you have in Governmental Purchasing?
None 0 - 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 years or more
05
Please list and explain any work experience you have in utilizing financial computer software programs. 06
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the principles and practices of public Purchasing, federal and state Purchasing laws, and local Purchasing ordinances. 07
Please list and explain any work experience you have with Governmental Purchasing. 08
On a scale of 1 - 10, rate your writing and grammar skills. Required Question
$18.99 Hourly Location :
Columbus, GA Job Type:
Full-Time Regular Job Number:
2025-00000288 Department:
Finance Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Major Duties and Responsibilities This position is responsible for administering the solicitation processes for purchases of capital goods and services. Coordinates bid/RFP/PQ process to procure various contracts; consults with departments concerning commodity needs and specifications; receives and reviews requisitions; researches and prepares specifications; assembles vendor lists by commodity; prepares bid schedules and sets bid dates; prepares legal advertisements; opens, reviews, and processes bids. Coordinates purchasing items for inclusion on City Council agenda. Coordinates pre-solicitation conferences/site visits and bid openings; chairs and co-chairs evaluation committee meetings. Acts as liaison between departments and vendors in regards to complaints related to annual contracts. Prepares and routes contract documents for signatures of contractors, City Attorney, City Manager and Clerk of Council; distributes signed contracts and sets up Master Agreement for end-user departments to process applicable purchasing document. Records bid prices and statements of "No Bids" for each vendor in the AMS System; processes computerized tabulations and submits for posting on the city website for vendor review. Assists end-users in entering and researching various purchase documents and vendor information in the Financial system; assists in training end-users. Verifies vendor 1099 information and requests reports from Information Technology; processes vendor 1099s; sends 1099 reports to Internal Revenue Service. Creates, organizes, and maintains specifications reference library. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public purchasing, bidding procedures, and contract negotiations. Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, local ordinances, and department policies and procedures. Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs. Skill in problem solving and decision making. Skill in financial and contract negotiations. Skill in gathering and analyzing complex data. Skill in operating standard office equipment. Skill in oral and written communication. Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Physical Requirements The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects.
Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word. Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading. Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room. The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following: Low-cost Medical Insurance Prescription Drug Plan Dental Plan Vision Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Long Term Disability Credit Union Direct Deposit 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave PERK Time Off Retirement Plan Supplemental Retirement Plan Free and Discounted Services Employee Assistance Program Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.
Discounted Movie Tickets Free Notary Services Ride a Metra Bus for Free Free Mulch Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection Driver's Training for Employee Dependents Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts River Center Discounts Cell Phone Carrier Discounts
Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well. 01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide documentation)
No High School Diploma GED High School Diploma Technical College Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate's Degree
02
Please list and explain any work experience you have with writing bid specifications? 03
Please list and explain any work experience you have had with coordinating/administering a Bid or Request for Proposal process for the purchase of goods or services. 04
How many years of work experience do you have in Governmental Purchasing?
None 0 - 1 year 1 - 3 years 3 - 5 years 5 years or more
05
Please list and explain any work experience you have in utilizing financial computer software programs. 06
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the principles and practices of public Purchasing, federal and state Purchasing laws, and local Purchasing ordinances. 07
Please list and explain any work experience you have with Governmental Purchasing. 08
On a scale of 1 - 10, rate your writing and grammar skills. Required Question