| City of Thornton EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY JOB # 03-01 TITLE OF POSITION: BUYER II APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Position Opened: Tuesday, December 31, 2002) STATUS: REGULAR FULL-TIME FLSA EXEMPT SALARY: $44,824-$56,035 ANNUALLY PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFITS WORK HOURS: STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK DUTIES, REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION: Performs buying and supply management duties for a wide variety of goods and services required for municipal operations. Essential functions include: solicits formal and informal competitive bids and proposals; analyzes contracts, purchase requisitions and offers; assists City departments in development of bid specifications and budget information; reviews, analyzes and administers service-related contracts; and conducts product and services evaluations and supplier visits. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS The Buyer II is a journey class. An employee at this level performs highly complex purchasing duties requiring independent decision making. Associates degree in business administration and/or supplemental course work in supply management are preferred. Progression or placement at the level II requires three years purchasing and/or supply management experience preferable in state or local government. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. Knowledge and experience of MS Word and Excel are required. This position is flexibly staffed and will filled at the appropriate level based upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Must possess or be able to obtain a State of Colorado driver's license with a safe driving record as well as being Certified Public Purchasing Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Purchasing Manager or Accredited Purchasing Practitioner. The City of Thornton conducts pre-employment drug testing and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Applications or resumes will be accepted by Human Resources, City of Thornton, 9500 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229, FAX (303) 538-7686 or E-mail: [email protected]. Please note title and job number of position for which you are applying on resume. Job Line (303) 538-7555. TDD (For The Hearing-Impaired) - (303) 538-7667. Web site: www.cityofthornton.net. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |