Jobs Dallas Tx – Buyer

Overview

Position Title: Buyer

Company: City Of Dallas

Location: Dallas, Texas, US

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Procurement Manager, responsible for performing entry-level work in the procurement of goods and services under $70,000, which may include: review of requisitions and specifications for compliance with State and local statutory requirements, preparation of purchase orders, developing informal solicitations, and coordinating term agreements and cooperative purchases.

Responsibilities:

• Processes master agreement and requisitions to ensure prompt supply of goods and services.
• Reviews and tabulates bids for Master Agreement Contracts and Purchase Order Contracts.
• Reviews and maintains master agreements and administrative action contracts for goods and services provided to the department to ensure legal compliance.
• Responds to vendor complaints and addresses vendor protests.
• Updates vendor lists, commodity groups and automated requisition files to ensure accurate information is available.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Coordinates with departments to ensure goods and services purchased meet all specification requirements and established city policies.

Requirements:

• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.
• Knowledge of government procurement principles and practices.
• Exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in the review, evaluation and processing of departmental requisitions, specifications, quotes, and the resolution of problems.
• Position requires good writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to perform arithmetical computations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Possess analytical skills and has the ability to apply State and local procurement statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of purchasing ordinances and competitive bidding process.
• Knowledge of purchasing practices and principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically both orally and in writing.