Buyer I

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pool/recreation center membership

Job summary

The City of Conroe is hiring an entry-level Buyer to assist the Purchasing Manager with government procurement. You will help ensure compliant purchasing and timely deliveries, working closely with vendors and city staff.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 3 years of government purchasing experience; NIGP/NPI certification is preferred, and strong Microsoft Word/Excel skills are required. This is an on-site role in Conroe, TX.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years of government purchasing experience required.
• Certification by NIGP or NPI preferred; ability to achieve similar.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency required.
• Knowledge of government purchasing laws and related policies.
• Strong typing (40 WPM) and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Purchasing Manager with day-to-day government purchasing activities.
• Ensure purchases comply with state and federal laws and City policy.
• Communicate with vendors to obtain items and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with city departments and directors as needed.

Skills

Govt purchasing laws

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Vendor communication

Typing 40 WPM

Organization skills

Interdepartmental comms

Public/vendor interaction

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Incode purchasing

Warehouse modules

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

This entry-level Buyer position performs several job functions under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; three years of state or local government purchasing experience is required.

Special Requirements:

Experience and certification by NIGP or NPI in governmental purchasing, or ability to achieve like, is preferred. Microsoft experience in Word and Excel is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current state and local government purchasing laws.
• Knowledge of Microsoft products, Incode purchasing and warehouse modules.
• Skill in computer, word processing, spreadsheet software applications, technical writing and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on a professional level including public speaking.
• Skill ensuring all purchases are made in accordance with state and federal laws and the City of Conroe Purchasing Policy.
• Ability to type 40 WPM accurately.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills to interact with vendors for the acquisition of items and to ensure delivery in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate with department personnel and directors.
• Good communication and organization skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is sedentary and requires the ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: fingering, handling, hearing, mental acuity, repetitive motions, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

BENEFITS

The City of Conroe offers great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement plan, employee assistance program, paid time off, and free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities. Starting salary for this position is $29.80 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.