DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: BUYER
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to procure services, supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for all City departments.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Processes purchase requisitions; receives requests for parts, supplies and equipment for all departments which requires general knowledge of various grades and qualities of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services; prioritizes work into routine/emergency categories to insure that the most critical items/services are procured in a timely manner; evaluates requests; determines most appropriate method of procurement; checks requisitions for required information, such as proper funding, appropriate signature, adequate descriptions/ specifications or items required, quantity desired, and special instructions.
Administers competitive bid process; develops specifications to allow for competitive quotes and bids; prepares invitation for bids; obtains competitive quotes from appropriate suppliers and vendors; analyzes, evaluates and tabulates bids; checks references on potential contractors; compares specifications of substituted items offered to specifications of items required to insure that they are comparable; makes recommendations or selects vendor or contractor; contacts successful bidder and assigns purchase order number to requisition; researches and develops source files consisting of possible suppliers and products/services they provide.
Administers competitive proposal process; develops specifications to allow for competitive proposals; prepares requests for proposals; advertises solicitation to potential responders; evaluates proposals in conjunction with departments; checks references on potential contractors; drafts contract for successful proposal; issues award documents; conducts debrief meetings.
Answers departmental inquiries related to purchase requisitions; interacts by phone, fax, or e-mail with division heads and department personnel for information needed to process and obtain items requested by department; meets with division heads and personnel; discusses product or service requirements with requesting department; answers inquiries related to purchase order status, supply availability, etc.; takes orders for needed supplies; fills department supply orders for weekly delivery.
Communicates with supervisor, City officials and employees, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, supply orders, billing statements, invoices, bid specifications, inventory reports, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, bids, policies, procedures, manuals, chart of accounts, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Maintains current knowledge of supply sources, product developments, contract availability, and of regulations, policies and procedures for governmental procurement.
Operates a personal computer, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the proficient use of Microsoft-based word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
Performs administrative and customer service functions; answers phone; greets visitors; processes incoming and outgoing mail, etc.
Performs other related duties as required, requested or assigned.
High school diploma or GED; two (2) years of experience in purchasing, accounting, or similar work in a government setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
937 Broadway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: BUYER
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to procure services, supplies, materials, and equipment as needed for all City departments.
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Processes purchase requisitions; receives requests for parts, supplies and equipment for all departments which requires general knowledge of various grades and qualities of a wide variety of supplies, materials, equipment, and services; prioritizes work into routine/emergency categories to insure that the most critical items/services are procured in a timely manner; evaluates requests; determines most appropriate method of procurement; checks requisitions for required information, such as proper funding, appropriate signature, adequate descriptions/ specifications or items required, quantity desired, and special instructions.
Administers competitive bid process; develops specifications to allow for competitive quotes and bids; prepares invitation for bids; obtains competitive quotes from appropriate suppliers and vendors; analyzes, evaluates and tabulates bids; checks references on potential contractors; compares specifications of substituted items offered to specifications of items required to insure that they are comparable; makes recommendations or selects vendor or contractor; contacts successful bidder and assigns purchase order number to requisition; researches and develops source files consisting of possible suppliers and products/services they provide.
Administers competitive proposal process; develops specifications to allow for competitive proposals; prepares requests for proposals; advertises solicitation to potential responders; evaluates proposals in conjunction with departments; checks references on potential contractors; drafts contract for successful proposal; issues award documents; conducts debrief meetings.
Answers departmental inquiries related to purchase requisitions; interacts by phone, fax, or e-mail with division heads and department personnel for information needed to process and obtain items requested by department; meets with division heads and personnel; discusses product or service requirements with requesting department; answers inquiries related to purchase order status, supply availability, etc.; takes orders for needed supplies; fills department supply orders for weekly delivery.
Communicates with supervisor, City officials and employees, vendors, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, supply orders, billing statements, invoices, bid specifications, inventory reports, or other documents.
Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, bids, policies, procedures, manuals, chart of accounts, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
Maintains current knowledge of supply sources, product developments, contract availability, and of regulations, policies and procedures for governmental procurement.
Operates a personal computer, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the proficient use of Microsoft-based word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.
Performs administrative and customer service functions; answers phone; greets visitors; processes incoming and outgoing mail, etc.
Performs other related duties as required, requested or assigned.
High school diploma or GED; two (2) years of experience in purchasing, accounting, or similar work in a government setting; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
The City of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
937 Broadway
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577
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