SENIOR BUYER - SPD

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Classification: Senior Buyer - SPD
Division: Strategic Procurement Division
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street *Subject to change*
Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM *Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Senior Buyer procures goods and services through the City’s informal procurement process on a competitive basis and creates specifications and scopes as needed.

The Senior Buyer will also create contract POs from client department purchase requisitions. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Creates and publishes informal procurement bids for competitive award selections.
• Reviews department submitted purchase requisitions for completeness and determined if the requested goods or services are available on existing City contracts.
• Researches, write, reviews, and evaluates purchase orders and bid specifications for goods and services, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with departments and vendors to meet procurement needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Purchasing or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional buying experience are required.

Professional buying experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - NO

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 22

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6051. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6051. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.