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The City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Purchasing Division seeks an entry-level Buyer I to support procurement of goods and services across city departments. This role will assist in preparing bid specifications, soliciting vendors, performing market and cost analysis, administering purchase agreements, and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to municipal purchasing policies.

Skills

  • Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices
  • Ability to prepare bid specifications and solicitations
  • Basic cost and price analysis skills
  • Vendor and contract management
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with purchasing systems (BuySpeed or PeopleSoft) preferred
  • Familiarity with municipal purchasing laws, policies and procedures
  • Basic accounting knowledge

Responsibilities

  • Recommend appropriate procurement methods and prepare related documentation
  • Review and edit specifications submitted by city departments
  • Prepare bid specifications and solicitation documents for formal and informal procurements
  • Solicit and evaluate bids, compare costs, and assess quality and suitability of goods and services
  • Assist with ordering, receiving, monitoring and administration of assigned contracts
  • Expedite deliveries and coordinate with suppliers on replacements, warranty claims, and damaged items
  • Perform market analysis and cost/price analysis to inform contract and purchase agreement decisions
  • Formulate, negotiate, establish and administer annual purchase agreements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics, accounting or related field
  • Candidates without the degree may be considered with equivalent or more relevant work experience

Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Direct deposit payroll
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