What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Buyer to procure goods and services for effective operation of City departments. The successful candidate will assist in the verification of requisitions and determines appropriate procurement method; prepare solicitation documents, including, but not limited to, Invitations to Bid (ITB) and Requests for Proposal (RFP); and facilitate formal solicitations processes, meetings, interviews and training. Additional job responsibilities include managing vendor relationships; writing, reviewing, and negotiating City of Roanoke and vendors contracts; and maintaining various purchasing records. Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college with major in marketing, business management, purchasing or related field; two or more years related experience and/or training in purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.SUMMARY
Procures supplies, materials, and equipment for effective operation of City departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinates and consolidates the needs of various departments for goods and services
Advises department and division personnel on purchasing matters
Acts as a sourcing agent for City departments.
Reviews requisitions for goods and services and determines appropriate method of procurement
Collects information needed to initiate the bid/proposal process
Facilitates formal solicitation processes
Acts as a liaison between contractors and City departments and/or divisions
Prepares solicitations; issues purchase orders, writes, reviews and negotiates City and vendor contracts
Negotiates contract fees, scope of work, and contract terms
Maintains contract database and various purchasing records
Facilitates meetings, interviews and training sessions for internal and/or external customers and vendors
Receives and analyzes quotations, bids and proposals for relative prices and for consistency with specifications
Assists in verifying good and service quality
Manages vendor relationships to include customer service and training support
Coordinates sale or disposition of surplus items
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college with major in marketing, business management, purchasing or related field; two or more years related experience and/or training in purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of customers; ability to find and communicate accurate information concerning process, policies and procedures to customers; ability to respond to customers tactfully and courteously.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is a non-exempt position.SUMMARY
Procures supplies, materials, and equipment for effective operation of City departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinates and consolidates the needs of various departments for goods and services
Advises department and division personnel on purchasing matters
Acts as a sourcing agent for City departments.
Reviews requisitions for goods and services and determines appropriate method of procurement
Collects information needed to initiate the bid/proposal process
Facilitates formal solicitation processes
Acts as a liaison between contractors and City departments and/or divisions
Prepares solicitations; issues purchase orders, writes, reviews and negotiates City and vendor contracts
Negotiates contract fees, scope of work, and contract terms
Maintains contract database and various purchasing records
Facilitates meetings, interviews and training sessions for internal and/or external customers and vendors
Receives and analyzes quotations, bids and proposals for relative prices and for consistency with specifications
Assists in verifying good and service quality
Manages vendor relationships to include customer service and training support
Coordinates sale or disposition of surplus items
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibility.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college with major in marketing, business management, purchasing or related field; two or more years related experience and/or training in purchasing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to listen and ascertain the needs of customers; ability to find and communicate accurate information concerning process, policies and procedures to customers; ability to respond to customers tactfully and courteously.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
Salary : $49,939 - $64,921
