JOB SUMMARY: The Purchasing Officer is a one-person department under the administrative direction of the Director of Finance. The purpose of this position is to coordinate the purchase of goods and services for all city departments to achieve the best value. This is accomplished by evaluating and processing purchase orders for goods and services, developing specifications, issuing request for bids/proposals for goods and services, tabulating results, and recommending vendors, managing surplus/abandoned or impounded/seized property at public auction. May perform other related work as required.
This position is subject to the City of Portland’s Background Investigation and Drug Testing Policy. New hires are required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States per Federal law.
THE CITY OF PORTLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Portland offers a generous benefits package that includes paid health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. Portland is a TMRS City at 7%, 2:1 match. Optional 457, Roth IRA and Cafeteria Plans available.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years of experience in procurement required, preferably in local government. Relevant experience may be accepted in place of the required education. Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration strongly preferred. Must possess Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or comparable certification; or be able to obtain within the first year of employment.
To Apply
Applications available online at portlandtx.gov. Completed applications may be emailed to humanresources@portlandtx.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed to the City of Portland, Human Resources, 1900 Billy G. Webb Drive, Portland, Texas 78374. Resumes not accepted in lieu of a complete City of Portland application.
