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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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Fort Worth is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Texas and the 13th-largest city in the United States. It is the county seat of Tarrant County, covering nearly 350 square miles into four other counties: Denton, Parker, Wise, and Johnson.

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FUNDING

Public

DEPARTMENTS

Purchasing

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

No Experience

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

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