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The City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Purchasing Division is seeking a Buyer I to support procurement activities across municipal departments. The role focuses on preparing bid specifications, soliciting and evaluating vendors, administering purchase agreements, and assisting with contract administration and delivery coordination.

Skills

  • Procurement and purchasing processes
  • Bid/specification preparation
  • Vendor solicitation and evaluation
  • Contract development and administration
  • Cost/price analysis
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Familiarity with BuySpeed or PeopleSoft purchasing systems (preferred)
  • Knowledge of municipal purchasing laws and procedures (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Recommend appropriate procurement methods and prepare related documentation
  • Review and edit department specifications and prepare bid specifications
  • Solicit bids, compare costs, and evaluate quality and suitability of goods and services
  • Assist with contract administration, monitoring, and vendor communications
  • Expedite deliveries and manage order adjustments, warranty claims, and replacements
  • Perform market analysis and support formulation and negotiation of purchase agreements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, economics, accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Valid Driver's License

Benefits

  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pension plan
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Direct deposit pay
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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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October 10, 2025
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