Purchasing & Contracting - Buyer II

City of McAllen, TX; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Job summary

City of McAllen, TX is seeking an administrative professional to support the preparation of bid solicitation documents for federal and non-federal funded projects. The role involves handling diverse administrative tasks, coordinating forms, and ensuring accuracy of technical specifications.

Responsibilities include processing daily purchase requests, reviewing payroll documents, and conducting labor interviews associated with federally funded projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative work preparing bid solicitation documents.
• Ability to review payroll documents and conduct labor interviews on federally funded projects.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain bid solicitation documents and technical specs.
• Schedule daily meetings and coordinate addenda.
• Maintain documentation for federally funded projects.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Bid solicitation knowledge

Documentation management

Job description

About the Organization

McAllen is one of the fastest growing cities in America with a population alone close to 148,000. Known for its tropical breezes, mild winter weather, brightly colored birds, and low cost of living, McAllen offers world-class nature tourism, outstanding arts and entertainment opportunities, great sporting and outdoor activities, enchanting cultural diversity and a lively spirit. It is the home to an international airport, world birding center, symphony orchestra, performing arts center, twenty-five parks and year-round family-friendly events. It is driven by its Mission of consistently providing high quality services and quality of life to all who live, work and visit the City of McAllen and three core values: Integrity, Accountability, and Commitment. It is devoted to truth and honesty, providing courteous, open and responsible public service, and dedicated to responsiveness and excellence.

About the Benefits

The City provides an excellent array of benefits including but not limited to:

• retirement (2:1 matching)
• health/dental/vision insurance
• paid vacation
• sick and medical leave
• funeral leave
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• life insurance
• longevity pay

The purpose of this position is to perform administrative work in the preparation of federal and non- federal funded bid solicitation documents considered moderate to complex and technical specifications for the purchase of commodities, supplies, services, construction and related projects. The employee will process daily requests for purchase forms, review payroll related documents and conduct labor interviews associated with federally funded projects, schedule and conduct daily meetings, prepare addendums and maintain proper documentation on same.