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Join the City of Baytown's Finance team as a Buyer I/II and take charge of managing procurement from requisition to delivery by drafting bids, evaluating vendor proposals, and negotiating contracts to secure quality goods and services on time and within budget. Harness your analytical mindset to monitor departmental budgets, enforce City and Texas purchasing policies, and build strong vendor relationships while administering procurement card activities and routine contract renewals. Thrive in a collaborative environment with clear paths for professional growth and development as you contribute to streamlined supply chain operations. The Buyer I/II is responsible for general purchases, assists with contracts; technical writing; preparing, reviewing, and evaluating bid specifications for annual supply contracts, assigned formal bids, and requests for proposals. Monitors various departmental budgets regarding annual supply contracts. Provides budget information to the Purchasing Manager. Interprets and applies City purchasing policies and procedures. Duties
Assists in preparation of bid specifications and performance conditions to elicit formal competitive bids for assigned groups of commodities and services over $50,000; reviews and evaluates supplier's proposals to determine products and services are in compliance with stated specifications and conditions; advises and confers with various departments; and recommends award of purchase contracts to suppliers proposing the best value bid encompassing the breakdown i.e., common unit bids received, and like or same commodities. Confers with departmental representatives to determine purchasing needs, including quantity and quality standards, delivery requirements and specifications; interprets and applies City purchasing policies and procedures. Receives, reviews, analyzes and processes departmental purchase requisitions for accuracy and validity. Processes purchase orders and change orders. Provides assistance and support to Purchasing Manager as requested; Authorizes purchase requests, identifies available sources, determines procurement methods, selects suppliers, and directs issuance of purchase orders. Researches, compiles, and prepares data for special projects and various reports for the Purchasing Manager. Purchases fixed assets and maintains fixed asset numbering systems. Assists Contract Administrator with contracts as necessary. Responsible for all City auctions. Interacts with Departments to arrange for disposition of City assets and maintains fixed asset numbering systems. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses. Two years related experience. Preferred: Municipal government experience in Purchasing or any purchasing related field. Certified Public Purchasing Buyer. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of up-to-date governmental purchasing principles, methods, procedures, and Uniform Commercial Code. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Skills in the use of microcomputer word processing and spreadsheet software applications, technical writing, and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on a professional level. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services. Overall Position Strength Demands Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Join the City of Baytown's Finance team as a Buyer I/II and take charge of managing procurement from requisition to delivery by drafting bids, evaluating vendor proposals, and negotiating contracts to secure quality goods and services on time and within budget. Harness your analytical mindset to monitor departmental budgets, enforce City and Texas purchasing policies, and build strong vendor relationships while administering procurement card activities and routine contract renewals. Thrive in a collaborative environment with clear paths for professional growth and development as you contribute to streamlined supply chain operations. The Buyer I/II is responsible for general purchases, assists with contracts; technical writing; preparing, reviewing, and evaluating bid specifications for annual supply contracts, assigned formal bids, and requests for proposals. Monitors various departmental budgets regarding annual supply contracts. Provides budget information to the Purchasing Manager. Interprets and applies City purchasing policies and procedures. Duties
Assists in preparation of bid specifications and performance conditions to elicit formal competitive bids for assigned groups of commodities and services over $50,000; reviews and evaluates supplier's proposals to determine products and services are in compliance with stated specifications and conditions; advises and confers with various departments; and recommends award of purchase contracts to suppliers proposing the best value bid encompassing the breakdown i.e., common unit bids received, and like or same commodities. Confers with departmental representatives to determine purchasing needs, including quantity and quality standards, delivery requirements and specifications; interprets and applies City purchasing policies and procedures. Receives, reviews, analyzes and processes departmental purchase requisitions for accuracy and validity. Processes purchase orders and change orders. Provides assistance and support to Purchasing Manager as requested; Authorizes purchase requests, identifies available sources, determines procurement methods, selects suppliers, and directs issuance of purchase orders. Researches, compiles, and prepares data for special projects and various reports for the Purchasing Manager. Purchases fixed assets and maintains fixed asset numbering systems. Assists Contract Administrator with contracts as necessary. Responsible for all City auctions. Interacts with Departments to arrange for disposition of City assets and maintains fixed asset numbering systems. Performs all other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) plus specialized technical courses. Two years related experience. Preferred: Municipal government experience in Purchasing or any purchasing related field. Certified Public Purchasing Buyer. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of up-to-date governmental purchasing principles, methods, procedures, and Uniform Commercial Code. Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Skills in the use of microcomputer word processing and spreadsheet software applications, technical writing, and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on a professional level. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services. Overall Position Strength Demands Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.