Purchasing Specialist I

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

35d•$15

About The Position

PURCHASING SPECIALIST I City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Purchasing Specialist I to provide a variety of accounting and purchasing functions. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in the Finance department? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! This Purchasing Specialist I position earns competitive pay of $ 15.05/ hourly. We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today ! ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PURCHASING SPECIALIST I As a Purchasing Specialist I, you spend your assisting the purchasing agent by attending bid openings, mailing out of bids and scanning of documents. Other duties processing purchase requisitions and small purchase orders for purchasing manager's approval. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include maintaining vehicle records such as the vehicle title registration and license plate applications, renewals and recalls. When you are not out in the city, you generally maintain and administer P-Card transactions and records. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in finance, and you find genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalency
One (1) year experience in purchasing and financial accounting
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Three (3) years' experience in related fields
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

assisting the purchasing agent by attending bid openings
mailing out of bids and scanning of documents
processing purchase requisitions and small purchase orders for purchasing manager's approval
maintaining vehicle records such as the vehicle title registration and license plate applications, renewals and recalls
maintaining and administering P-Card transactions and records
providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed