Purchasing Agent

City of Burleson, TX • Burleson, TX

40d

About The Position

The City of Burleson is seeking a customer-focused procurement professional to join our Purchasing Division. This position offers the opportunity to support departments citywide in obtaining the goods and services necessary to deliver exceptional public service, while ensuring transparency, compliance, and best value for taxpayers. PRIMARY DUTY: The Purchasing Agent, reporting to the Purchasing Manager, provides professional purchasing support to City departments and vendors by coordinating procurement activities, ensuring compliance with City policies and applicable state laws, and facilitating citywide purchases in accordance with established procedures. Responsibilities include processing requisitions, issuing purchase orders, verifying vendor information, and developing and facilitating competitive solicitations based on departmental needs. This position also serves as the Purchasing Division's website liaison, maintaining and posting all purchasing-related information to ensure transparency and accessibility for vendors and the public. The role may be assigned special projects that enhance operational efficiency or compliance and does not provide direct supervision of other employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related degree
• Two (2) years of experience in local government procurement
• Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tyler Munis ERP and/or Bonfire/Euna e-Procurement platform
• Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or NIGPCPP certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• coordinating procurement activities
• ensuring compliance with City policies and applicable state laws
• facilitating citywide purchases in accordance with established procedures
• processing requisitions
• issuing purchase orders
• verifying vendor information
• developing and facilitating competitive solicitations based on departmental needs
• maintaining and posting all purchasing-related information to ensure transparency and accessibility for vendors and the public
• assigned special projects that enhance operational efficiency or compliance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees