Buyer

Job Title

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities Include :

• 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.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Qualifications Include :

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

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

Hours per week : 35