Public Sector Buyer I – Procurement & RFQ/RFP

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Buyer I to conduct procurement activities for citywide goods and services. This role coordinates formal and informal solicitations in compliance with purchasing laws and City policies.

Responsibilities include preparing solicitations, refining scopes, coordinating with departments and vendors, guiding evaluation processes, and ensuring documentation meets City standards. Remote work is not available during probation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or related field.
• No experience required.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue formal and informal solicitations (RFQs, ITBs, RFPs).
• Assist departments in refining scopes, specifications, and requirements.
• Coordinate with City Departments, vendors, other divisions, and outside agencies to resolve routine and moderately complex procurement issues and maintain timely service delivery.
• Conduct pre‑proposal or pre‑bid meetings with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate evaluation processes, including scoring, documentation, compliance reviews, and communication with evaluation committees.
• Oversee solicitation timelines, vendor communications, addenda, and procedural compliance throughout the procurement cycle.
• Monitor assigned procurement activities and expenditures to ensure compliance with City policies and procedures.
• Support contract development and execution, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with City standards.
• Prepare award recommendations for Mayor and Council consideration and assisting with agenda documentation.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with other City departments, divisions, and external agencies, including inter‑local and cooperative purchasing agreements.
• Provide customer service, administrative support, and procurement guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in Department and City attendance policies and procedures and ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Communicating regularly with departments regarding contract expiration dates to avoid contract lapses.
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Skills

Driver's license

CPPB

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Fort Worth is seeking a Buyer I to conduct procurement activities for citywide goods and services. This role coordinates formal and informal solicitations in compliance with purchasing laws and City policies.

Responsibilities include preparing solicitations, refining scopes, coordinating with departments and vendors, guiding evaluation processes, and ensuring documentation meets City standards. Remote work is not available during probation.