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City of Winston-Salem

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<br>Under immediate supervision, performs technical and administrative work in the procurement of a variety of municipal supplies, materials and equipment, services and occasional construction projects; does related work as required to support procurement team and department staff. This position supports procurement for the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.
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EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<br>Prepares bid packages for proposed purchases of goods, services or construction. Analyzes purchase order requests for compliance with state laws and local policies.Reviews department provided specifications and scopes of work for clarity.Hosts pre-bid meetings and ensures that vendors sign in.Conducts the opening of public bids. Assist department staff with purchasing policy questions and small dollar purchases or requests for quotes.Builds and enhances vendor relationships.Solicits bids via email and website advertising.Create or modify bid packages.Uses requisition and financial management software to issue purchase orders.Builds bidder’s lists and expands vendor database.May assist in the coordination of public auctions/sales. Uses template agreements to get vendors under contract.Maintain records of bids and other documentation in electronic filing system.Responds to daily procurement question, bid inquiries, and vendors pursuing business opportunities.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<br><b>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</b> (Reasonable accommodations may substitute for physical requirements listed.) Must be able to maneuver consistently within the office area and be able to work with small and large objects; must possess excellent communication skills. This position will work indoors and may be exposed to repetitive motion/operations and long periods of sitting.Possession of a North Carolina driver’s license to attend off-site pre-bid meetings and other city or county classes or events.

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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Under immediate supervision, performs technical and administrative work in the procurement of a variety of municipal supplies, materials and equipment, services and occasional construction projects; does related work as required to support procurement team and department staff. This position supports procurement for the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Prepares bid packages for proposed purchases of goods, services or construction.</li><li>
Analyzes purchase order requests for compliance with state laws and local policies.</li><li>
Reviews department provided specifications and scopes of work for clarity.</li><li>
Hosts pre-bid meetings and ensures that vendors sign in.</li><li>
Conducts the opening of public bids.</li><li>
Assist department staff with purchasing policy questions and small dollar purchases or requests for quotes.</li><li>
Builds and enhances vendor relationships.</li><li>
Solicits bids via email and website advertising.</li><li>
Create or modify bid packages.</li><li>
Uses requisition and financial management software to issue purchase orders.</li><li>
Builds bidder&rsquo;s lists and expands vendor database.</li><li>
May assist in the coordination of public auctions/sales.</li><li>
Uses template agreements to get vendors under contract.</li><li>
Maintain records of bids and other documentation in electronic filing system.</li><li>
Responds to daily procurement question, bid inquiries, and vendors pursuing business opportunities.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, supplemented by college level course work in procurement, project management, marketing, or business management.</li><li>
Two or more years of experience in the procurement of a variety of supplies, materials and equipment or services, preferably for a large organization. Ideal candidate would have two or more years of public sector procurement experience, with construction bidding a plus.</li><li>
Expanding knowledge of business methods, markets and purchasing practices.</li><li>
General knowledge of the North Carolina state laws relating to public procurement is a plus.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and effectively manage time to meet scheduled bids, deadlines, and competing workload demands.</li><li>
General knowledge of various grades and qualities of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment used by the City and County.</li><li>
General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment.</li><li>
Ability to establish effective working relationships with department staff, vendors, and the general public.</li><li>
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.</li><li>
Preferred certification: CLGPO or CPP. Other valuable certifications: CPPB or CPPO, CSCP. It is highly desired that this Buyer will obtain certification within 5 years.</li><li>
Great customer service is required of this position, as well as being a team player. This position will be cross trained to perform a variety of tasks to share the workload of the team.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Reasonable accommodations may substitute for physical requirements listed.) </b>Must be able to maneuver consistently within the office area and be able to work with small and large objects; must possess excellent communication skills. This position will work indoors and may be exposed to repetitive motion/operations and long periods of sitting.</p>
Possession of a North Carolina driver&rsquo;s license to attend off-site pre-bid meetings and other city or county classes or events.</div></div></div><p></p>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p><b><i>EMPLOYEE BENEFITS</i></b></p><ul> <li>401a Contribution (employee match not required)</li> <li>Bus Pass Program</li> <li>Education Assistance</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program</li> <li>Employee Suggestion Program</li> <li>Family and Medical Leave</li> <li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li>Group Health Insurance</li> <li>Group Dental Insurance</li> <li>Jury Duty Leave</li> <li>Life/Accidental Death Insurance</li> <li>Long-Term Care Insurance</li> <li>Military Leave</li> <li>Paid Holidays</li> <li>Promotion from Within</li> <li>Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)</li> <li>School Leave</li> <li>Shared Leave</li> <li>Short-Term Disability Insurance</li> <li>Sick Leave</li> <li>Training</li> <li>Vacation Leave</li> <li>Wellness Program</li></ul>The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.</div></div></div><p></p>

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