Buyer II or Senior Buyer

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays

TMRS retirement

Sick leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The City of Plano seeks a talented procurement professional to join our award-winning Purchasing team as Buyer II or Senior Buyer.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for training, industry certifications, and building strong partnerships to advance our public procurement mission.

You’ll find a team that supports your success, with growth opportunities and a commitment to service. Working hours are Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• The City of Plano seeks a talented procurement professional to join our Purchasing team as Buyer II or Senior Buyer.
• Role emphasises leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement with opportunities for professional development.
• Supports earning industry certifications and ongoing training to advance your procurement career.

Responsibilities

• Public procurement leadership and collaboration with internal partners.
• Support for ongoing training and earning industry certifications; contribute to process improvements.

Job description

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values- Stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, and Excellence- guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles- Adaptable, Professional, Relationship-Focused, and Outcome-Based- reflect who we are at our core. This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That's why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro It's in our DNA.

Employment Details

Job ID 226294

Location: Financial Administration

Contract: Full/Part Time; Full-Time; Regular/Temporary; Regular

Working Hours: Monday - Friday

Rate And Compensation

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Buyer II or Senior Buyer classification.

The hourly range for the Buyer II is $27.80 - $41.69 per hour.

The hourly range for the Senior Buyer is $30.65 - $45.97 per hour.

Job Details

Join an award-winning Purchasing team that values expertise, leadership, collaboration, and continuous improvement! The City of Plano is seeking a talented procurement professional who may be hired as either a Buyer II or Senior Buyer, depending on qualifications and experience. Whether you're looking to expand your procurement expertise or bring seasoned leadership to our organization, you'll find a team that is committed to your success. We believe in investing in our employees through ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and support for earning industry certifications. If you're passionate about public procurement, enjoy building strong partnerships, and want to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career, we invite you to join our team and grow with us.

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Open positions are subject to close without notice.