Buyer I - Salem, United States - growroseville

Description

Full-Time

Buyer I

at

City of Saint Paul

Available Openings:

1


Posted Date:
June 17, 2021


Industry:
Procurement


Pay Type:
Salary


Compensation:
$23.08-$32.45


Education Level:
Associate's Degree

Performs entry level professional purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services from a variety of vendors including small, women, and minority owned businesses.

Participates with other buyers in planning for acquisition of goods and services. Provides basic buying and contracting services. Serves as liaison between the Procurement Division and internal and external customers. Refers or resolves questions or concerns from users, vendors, and the public. Assists in conducting market surveys, research, and analysis. Participates in Division programs, plans, and projects. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Information Specific to this Position:

The Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) serves Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice through advocacy and enforcement.

The Procurement Division (Contract & Analysis Services) provides buying, contracting, and surplus disposal services to the City of Saint Paul, Saint Paul Regional Water Services, and the Saint Paul Port Authority.

The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill positions as they become available.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Buyer I Job Description.
The City of Saint Pauls mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work.

Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

By Closing Date, you


MUST:
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Upload or submit the following required document(s) via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A legible copy of your transcript or proof of education upon conditional job offer
.

How to Apply Online Guide Selection Process Information:

Qualifications Rating:
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting:
This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists:
Eligible lists typically are created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately one year. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process:

You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position.

Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire.

You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Condition of Employment:

This position may require a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Nastassia Leigh at City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: E-mail:
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call during regular business hours.

Veterans Preference:

If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veterans preference in accordance with MN Statute , you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Management, Accounting, or closely-related field, OR

Associate's degree, or sixty semester credits, in Public Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Management, Accounting, or closely-related field and two years of procurement experience.

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