Procurement Technician/Specialist/Buyer

City of St. Joseph • Saint Joseph, MO

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About The Position

The Centralized Procurement Division is responsible for coordinating, administering, and managing the full lifecycle of competitive solicitations and centralized purchasing activities. The City uses the Ionwave online bidding platform for all formal bids. This position ensures procurement processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while promoting transparency, accountability, and bast-value purchasing for the organization. Position works closely with the departments to consolidate needs, develop specifications, draft competitive solicitations, evaluate bids and proposals, and facilitate awards.

Requirements

• Two (2) years' experience in public procurement, contracting, or competitive bidding processes.
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and procurement best practices.
• Some knowledge of contract law.
• Familiarity with centralized procurement models
• Strong writing and analytical skills, particularly in developing specifications and evaluating bids.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• Strong ethical judgement and commitment to transparency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments, vendors, and the general public.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development, preparation, and issuance of Invitations for Bid, Request for Proposals, or Request for Qualifications.
• Issue Addenda, respond to vendor Q&A, and unseal bid solicitations.
• Analyze bid submissions for responsiveness, responsibility, and overall procurement compliance.
• Facilitate evaluation process and award recommendations bids.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Meets and confers with suppliers, vendors, and various City personnel to facilitate and to expedite the procurement process.
• Provide guidance to staff and departments on procurement process, centralized purchasing procedures, and bidding requirements.
• Reviews and processes requisitions and purchase orders for completeness and procurement compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees