Under the general direction of the Director of Goods Procurement and Operations or designee, the Buyer performs work of moderate difficulty in the large-scale purchasing of a wide variety of commodities for various city departments. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Goods Procurement and Operations or designee, performs the buyer duties for the Department.

• Reviews purchase requisitions, prepares specifications, and purchase orders.
• Manages bids.
• Makes recommendations, selects vendors, coordinates with user departments and vendors, and develops expertise in assigned commodities. 
• Assist the requester and supplier with the procurement process from initial request until payment is processed, working closely with other Finance Cabinet departments like Auditing, Treasury, etc.  
• Identify, establish, and manage contracts for assigned commodities.
• Partner with the Supplier Diversity Department to identify certified businesses to expand bid opportunities for MWBEs.  
• Coordinate check-ins with Procurement Analysts to identify opportunities for condensed bids/contracts for various City departments. 
• Work proactively with various City departments to ensure procurement planning goals are met for assigned commodities.
• Provide Training and guidance directly related to Goods procurement for various City departments. 
• Performs related work as required.

• Applicants must have at least two (2) to three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time, technical, or professional experience, of which major duties include the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for a large organization such as an industrial establishment, public utility, or government unit.
• Substitutions: an undergraduate degree from a recognized school with a major in accounting, business administration, public administration, or management may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience. A graduate degree from a recognized school with a major in accounting, business administration, public administration, or management may be substituted for the required experience. Part-time education will be prorated based on the requirements actually completed. One (1) year of education is equal to thirty semester hours or its equivalent.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must possess a good knowledge of Chapter 30B (Massachusetts (MA) state procurement law), processing of requisitions and bids, use of catalogs, specification lists, and similar publications, i.e., NIGO Commodity/Service code. 
• Should possess knowledge of the rules, ordinances, and regulations governing municipal procurement procedures. 
• Working ability to evaluate quality and price structure; obtain competitive bidding and locate sources of supply, maintain records and files, maintain effective working relationships with vendors, etc.
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and electronic purchasing.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is a plus.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

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Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SEIU/RL-17

Hours per week: 35