BUYER II

JOB TITLE: Buyer II

JOB CLASS NUMBER: CLR950

PAY GRADE: 3

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Purchasing

REPORTS TO: Assistant Purchasing Manager

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

STARTING PAY: $16.17/hr.- DOQ

SUMMARY

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. Functions with a high degree of autonomy, applying independent judgment and proactive initiative to resolve tasks.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the procurement cycle is completed within statutory requirements.
• Review multi-department requisitions, sole-source, and cooperative purchases; assist with contract sourcing and issue purchase orders compliant with local, state, and federal statutes.
• Assist departments with financial systems, software, and procurement processes.
• Verify that vendors are provided with accurate and complete bid specifications.
• Research new sources of supply to maximize competition.
• Develop and maintain favorable relations with vendors, contractors, and city personnel.
• Assist in the preparation of projects for City Council review and approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Two (2) to four (4) years of experience in purchasing, contract management, supply chain, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, marketing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid current Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Modern Procurement Strategies: Modern purchasing methodologies, supply chain risk management, and data-driven procurement strategies.
• Business Communication: Professional business writing, digital communication etiquette, and clear drafting of procurement documents.
• ERP & Procurement Technology: Core functionality of public sector ERP systems, cloud-based e-procurement platforms, and automated workflow procedures.
• Multi-Channel Stakeholder Engagement: Professional stakeholder communication, vendor relations, and digital etiquette across phone, email, and virtual collaboration channels.

 Ability to:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment to support diverse departmental needs.
• Tech-Driven Problem Solving: Leverage procurement software and data analytics to troubleshoot workflow bottlenecks and resolve complex issues.
• High-Precision Detail Orientation: Maintain high precision and accuracy in reviewing complex legal contracts and financial data.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivate trusted, collaborative relationships with external vendors and internal city personnel.
• Multi-Channel Communication: Communicate clearly and persuasively across oral, written, and digital collaboration platforms.
• Agile Project Management: Manage a high volume of active procurements concurrently from requisition to closeout.
• Strategic Workload Prioritization: Plan, prioritize, and self-direct tasks to optimize procurement cycle times.
• Time-Sensitive Execution: Meet critical statutory and operational deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Digital Literacy: Utilize modern e-procurement platforms, ERP systems, and standard productivity suites seamlessly

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility & Posture: Some standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching.
• Physical Exertion: Some lifting of up to 10 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a safe and secure indoor work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

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 806-378-4294.