Senior Buyer - Central Procurement Division

About the position

The City of Phoenix is a diverse community that offers opportunity for career growth and advancement and strives to be an employer of choice. Phoenix is a vibrant center of one of the fastest-growing job markets and economies in the United States. Join the City of Phoenix team and be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow. The Finance Department is seeking excited and motivated candidates to fill Senior Buyer vacancies in the Central Procurement Division. This department is responsible for the purchase of goods, general services, and professional services for City Departments; while the positions support citywide programs and operations by procuring and administering resulting contracts for general goods and services, professional services, and technology. Senior Buyers are responsible for the purchase of various commodities, capital equipment and/or services, including reviewing and developing procurement requests such as purchase orders, Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Quotes/Qualifications (RFQ), and Requests for Proposals, under the supervision of the Finance Procurement Officer Lead.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with and offering assistance to vendors and department officials/customers.
• Examining price, suitability, and availability of items or services.
• Comparing specifications by performing a product, specification, and requirements analysis.
• Reviewing alternatives by performing a cost/price analysis.
• Ensuring adherence to the Phoenix City Code and Administrative Regulations.
• Completing other procurement related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of experience as a buyer.
• Including one year in the area of specialization.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, engineering, science or a related field, OR Certification by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasers as a Professional Public Buyer.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or other related procurement or contract certification.
• Public Sector Procurement experience.
• Experience buying commodities and services.
• Experience with contract management.
• SAP/SRM or e-procurement experience.
• Experience drafting agreements.
• Experience with informal procurement processes such as IFB / RFQ.

Benefits

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.