Are you looking for an opportunity to join the City of Tacoma's Finance Department? We are currently seeking a Buyer to join our team. As a Buyer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and contracting of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the City of Tacoma, while adhering to applicable state laws, city ordinances, and department guidelines. You will have the chance to make a meaningful impact by performing routine purchasing functions and helping to keep our operations running smoothly.
If you are a detail-driven team player with purchasing experience and are looking for a fulfilling opportunity with the City, we encourage you to apply for this role!**
The ideal candidate demonstrates the following qualities:
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family; paid holidays and personal time off; participation in Tacoma's Public Employees' Retirement System and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities.
For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits.
**We encourage qualified candidates to apply for both our Buyer and Senior Buyer position, which is open through June 5, 2023.
If you are a detail-driven team player with purchasing experience and are looking for a fulfilling opportunity with the City, we encourage you to apply for this role!**
The ideal candidate demonstrates the following qualities:
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork / Collaboration Abilities
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving Capabilities
- Adaptability and a capacity to Learn
- Strategic and Innovative Mindset
- Positive Attitude
- Professional Integrity
The City of Tacoma is nestled along the shores of Commencement Bay in Washington State and offers many community parks, miles of beautiful waterfront, hiking & biking trails, golf courses, museums, and a world-class zoo with an aquarium. Tacoma also serves as a gateway to some of the most magnificent natural wonders in the world, such as Puget Sound, Mount Rainier National Park, and the Olympic Peninsula.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the whole family; paid holidays and personal time off; participation in Tacoma's Public Employees' Retirement System and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities.
For more information on the City of Tacoma's benefit package feel free to explore City of Tacoma Benefits.
**We encourage qualified candidates to apply for both our Buyer and Senior Buyer position, which is open through June 5, 2023.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An equivalent combination to:
- An Associate's degree with an emphasis in business, finance, accounting or related field AND
- One year of relevant purchasing experience
- Valid Washington State driver’s license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter "or evidence of alternative mobility".
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Applicable local, state and federal laws regarding public procurement
- Procurement best practices, negotiations and techniques as related to municipal purchasing
- Cost and price analysis
- Vendor sourcing, market conditions and price trends
- Customer focused interpersonal communication
- Solid written and verbal communications skills
- Accounting concepts
- Electronic record-keeping and storage
- Purchasing software programs and enterprise resource planning (ERP)
- Numerical data and product specification evaluation
- College-level math
- Conflict resolution
- Effectively plan and organize work
- Effective oral and written communications
- Intermediate-level skills using Microsoft Windows programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
SELECTION PROCESS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
To be considered for this career opportunity:
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Please answer all supplemental questions fully. Applications received without all the requested materials may not progress in the selection process.
Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application , to be eligible for review for Veteran's percentage points.
Appointment is subject to passing a background check. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 120. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
To be considered for this career opportunity:
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Please answer all supplemental questions fully. Applications received without all the requested materials may not progress in the selection process.
Examination Process:
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to supplemental question
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reviewed and scored by a committee of subject matter experts, as the
Experience and Training Test. It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers, including your roles in the position and key activities.
Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application , to be eligible for review for Veteran's percentage points.
Appointment is subject to passing a background check. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local 120. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.
The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
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