What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at City of Shreveport?
- Performs diverse purchasing actions and specialized clerical work in the preparation, distribution, receipt, recording, verifying, encumbering, routing and filing of purchases orders, bids, contracts and other purchasing records and documents and assists in related activities for the procurement of goods and services for the City.
- Supervision is received from the Purchasing Agent or his/her assignee, who reviews work occasionally or on a problem basis.
- Exercises initiative and judgment in accomplishing work. Work involves frequent contact with suppliers, vendors, and City departments.
- Receives and reviews requests for purchases of goods and services; works with the end-users and technical representatives to develop specifications for recurring, complex or unique procurement.
- Determines and develops appropriate competitive solicitations; conducts opening of bids, determines responsiveness of replies; prepares data and material for contract preparation.
- Recommends contract awards; monitors contract performance, recommends corrective action if necessary and performs related duties.
- An associate degree in business administration, public administration, or related field from an accredited college or university. Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
- One (1) year experience in procurement.
- Basic knowledge of Louisiana Bid Law and Louisiana Procurement Code.
- The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, department heads, and the public.
- Tasks are performed in a sedentary position at workstation with occasional walking required.
- Requires extensive use of computer, printer and other office and telecommunications equipment.
- The employee must exert light physical effort, occasionally involving lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects and materials (mostly file boxes) of up to thirty-five pounds.
- Requires visual perception and ability to communicate orally.
- Job must be performed with or without accommodations.
- Tasks are regularly performed in an office environment where the noise level is moderately quiet.
- Limited exposure to extreme weather conditions and limited risk of injury.
- May have normal exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise
Senior Buyer