We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes. Serves as Senior Buyer for Purchasing Division by providing direction to Buyers and Junior Buyers. Procure, develop, monitor and execute high-cost, complex and/or time sensitive supply and service agreements. Implement strategic sourcing programs for key operational commodities and services. Develop complex Request for Proposal (RFP) documents necessary to secure professional services contracts including terms governing the contract, scope of work, response format and evaluation criteria. Evaluate bids using low-cost and best-value analysis to make recommendations to Assistant Director of Finance and/or Procurement Manager. Assist with City Council presentations as needed. Draft award memorandum and supporting documentation for City Council presentation including: agenda memorandum, certification of funds, draft service agreements, resolutions and appropriation ordinances as required. Determine when and what type of communication is necessary and act as facilitator in meetings between contractors and City departments in order to resolve complex contract and procurement related issues. Provide direction to Buyers and Junior Buyer that purchase for their departments in order to ensure compliance with purchasing laws and policies, including Historically Underutilized Businesses. Assist with the education and familiarization of new suppliers regarding the City's centralized/decentralized procurement policies and regulations. Meet with prospective contractors, suppliers and bidders in order to gain insight and perspective on industry trends and market movement of commodities and services that are frequently used by the City. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees