Purchasing Agent

City of Fayetteville; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a Purchasing Agent to manage formal bid processes and oversee purchasing for critical city departments. The role requires a strong background in contract administration and customer service, with at least two years of relevant experience and an Associate's degree. This full-time position offers a competitive salary within a supportive government environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing experience or related field.
• Associate's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Experience with formal bid processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee formal bid processes and manage purchasing contracts.
• Coordinate bid evaluation and maintain documentation.
• Provide purchasing support for Transit and Airport departments.

Skills

Contract Administration

Bid Management

Customer Service

Education

Associate's degree in business or related field

Job description

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City of Fayetteville

$27.76 - $35.40 Hourly

Location

NC 28301, NC

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

04232

Finance

Opening Date

06/22/2025

Closing Date

7/4/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Hiring Range: $27.76 - $35.40/Hour D.O.Q.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

The City of Fayetteville iscurrently recruiting fora Purchasing Agent to perform the formal bid process activities involved in establishing complex purchasing, construction and repair contracts, and ordering of supplies, materials and equipment. Oversee the work of the Purchasing Division in the absence of the Purchasing Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review purchase requisitions, verify budget constraints, initiate formal bid processes, and communicate bid solicitations.
• Assist the Purchasing Manager in preparing and conducting formal bids.
• Develop, establish and monitor adherence to contract administration activities related to established purchasing processes.
• Prepare Requests for Quotations and associated processes as required.
• Coordinate and schedule formal bid processes; facilitate the evaluation process of complex technical bids considering cost, compliance to specifications, terms, and delivery.
• Complete and maintain related documentation of contracts, purchase orders and associated correspondence.
• Evaluate, monitor, track, and report compliance to oversight agencies; adhere to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Provide primary purchasing/contract support for Transit and Airport.
• Maintain working knowledge of the financial system as it relates to the procurement process.
• Assume the responsibilities of Deputy Finance Officer as they pertain to the procurement process in the absence of the Purchasing Manager.
• Provide input into division objectives and work plans/programs as appropriate.
• Compile data; prepare and submit accurate and timely reports as assigned; maintain records.
• Respond to customer (internal and/or external) concerns and complaints in a professional and timely manner; refer concerns/complaints to the Purchasing Manager as appropriate.
• Interact with City departments, external agencies and vendors as necessary.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Two years of experience in purchasing or a related field.

Training:
Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited two-year community/technical college with a degree/certification in business, business management, statistics or a related field.

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:

Required:
None.

Preferred:
Certified Local Government Purchasing Officer.

From the time of closing, the hiring process is anticipated to lastapproximately 4 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with theselected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check and driving history check.

Address City Hall
433 Hay Street
Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28301