| Daily Sentinel Newspaper Ad BUYER CITY OF LOVELAND, CO BUYER #121-02 Closes: Dec.13, 2002 City of Loveland Job Announcement Human Resources Department, 500 E. 3rd Street, Loveland, CO 80537 * Job Line: 970-962-2374 * Phone: 970-962-2371 * Fax: 970-962-2919 * Application online at www.ci.loveland.co.us <http://www.ci.loveland.co.us> November 21, 2002 POSITION: BUYER #121-02 Full-time with Benefits DEPARTMENT: Finance - Utility Accounting - Warehouse HIRING RANGE: $2,697 - $3,230 per month CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2002 (To be considered, a City of Loveland application is required.) GENERAL PURPOSE: The incumbent in this position is responsible for procuring utility inventory material which is required by the Water & Power Department for maintenance and new construction, and making purchases for other department users as directed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maintain levels of inventory which support the needs of the customers on a consistent basis; recommend standardization of materials which offer the potential of volume discounting and long-term contracts that benefit the City; responsible for preparation of formal bids for all utility inventory stock items and electrical line transformers; responsible for assuring that all procurements are executed in compliance with the policies set forth in the City of Loveland's Purchasing Manual; use supply management techniques which help achieve the level of materials or services required while avoiding excessive stock levels; provide current status on purchase orders through interaction with suppliers as a means of tracking delivery dates, partial shipments and price changes; participates on the Inventory Material Specifications Committee; participates in the Power utility's scheduling meetings to insure optimum information exchange with the Field Engineering and Operations divisions; meet all job requirements through ethical procurement practices. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to read, interpret, analyze, negotiate and renew contracts in a timely manner; effective communication and diplomatic skills, both written and oral, with City staff, suppliers and contractors; ability to work independently as well as in a group setting; speed and accuracy in data entry and work processing; working knowledge of a computerized mainframe purchasing system and ability to use IBM-compatible personal computer and software. Continued on page 2 (reverse) An Equal Opportunity Employer Buyer #121-02 continued - Page 2 Licensing/Certification Requirements: Certified Professional Public Buyer(CPPB) or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) certification preferred, or must be willing to pursue certification. Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license or be able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment Education Required Related college education desired. Experience and/or Formal Training Required Minimum of two (2) years recent purchasing experience in commodity buying; electric utility material buying experience desired. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED: Telephone, personal computer, printer, calculator, fax machine, photocopier, vehicle. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Work is generally performed in an office environment that requires sitting at a desk and communicating requirements to suppliers and responses back to the users electronically and via telephone for a majority of hours in a work day. Work may also require repetitive keyboard motion. Light physical effort may be required by moving and positioning objects up to 20 pounds occasionally. Projects a professional and competent attitude through appropriate dress, language, knowledge, and attendance. Must possess the ability to transport self to a variety of work-related meetings on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special Note: As part of the selection process, a driving record and criminal background investigation will be obtained pre-employment. CLOSING DATE: 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2002 (To be considered, a City of Loveland application is required) The City of Loveland does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the provision of services. For disabled persons needing reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a City service, program, or activity, call 962-2371 or TDD #962-2620 (hearing Impaired Only) as far in advance as possible. Disabled access is available at the southeast side of the Civic Center Annex building, garden level entrance |