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City of Leander

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Job title: Purchasing Agent
Job location: Leander, TX 78641 United States
Requisition code:
Date posted: 08/31/12
Job type: Full-Time
Compensation: Annual salary range: $55,000-$62,000 or (DOQ) with a full array of benefits.

Job Classification
Job Category:Finance/Purchasing

Job Description
Job description:
The City of Leander is seeking a Purchasing Agent to oversee a variety of procurement, contracting, and administrative duties. This position will prepare complex Invitations to Bid and Requests for Proposals which includes researching and writing technical specifications, instructions to Bidders and contract terms and conditions; distribute bid packages, post bid openings; assist in negotiating contract, maintain bidder files, administer competitive purchasing procedures for cost reduction. This position will develop and maintain automated purchase order system to track encumbrances and funds available, must administer inter-local cooperative purchasing agreements. Applications can be found on-line at www.leandertx.gov under the Human Resources job listings. Only thoroughly completed City employment applications will be considered. Please submit applications to Cindy Hignite, HR Manager, Box 319, Leander, TX 78646. The City of Leander is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Open until filled.

Job Requirements
Education, training, experience:
Must possess professional public relation and customer service skills, maintain a positive relationship with City Staff, general public and encourage interdepartmental cooperation. Prefer candidates with a working knowledge of municipal bid processes and procedures, contract administration and negotiation principles. Would prefer candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or related field, and five (5) years purchasing experience


 

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