Buyer I - II

Job Closes: 12/5/2025

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for leading and assisting with development, monitoring, communication, and execution of all activities required to acquire goods and services necessary to support the organization. Oversees the comprehensive purchasing function through coordination across departments.

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Identifies appropriate purchasing methods.
• Oversees solicitation processes, including Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Invitations for Bids (IFB). Coordinates with departments to review and create specifications. Creates bid packets and proposals. Oversees evaluation processes of all solicitations. Reviews purchase requests, contracts, and change orders for proper documentation, pricing, and extensions. Secures appropriate insurance.
• Manages the purchasing life cycle to ensure vendors perform requirements defined within contracts. Manages the vendor database.
• Develops and updates the necessary policies and operating procedures to perform purchasing activities. Implements improvements.
• Assists in the asset management process. Oversees the disposal of excess, unserviceable, or obsolete property through surplus sales.
• Administers credit card programs. Defines program rules, interfaces with the respective third-party vendors, ensures compliance, and meets reporting requirements for purchasing card and fleet vehicle credit cards.
• Develops strategies to attract vendors and support the use of small businesses, including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB).
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• This position does not directly supervise any employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Qualified candidates that possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Business Administration, Business Management, or related field and one (1) year of experience general business; or any combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required; attainment of procurement certification(s) is required within one (1) year of employment may qualify for Buyer I.

• Qualified candidates that possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Business Administration, Business Management, or related field and two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in government purchasing and/or procurement; or any combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required; procurement certification(s) is required (CTCD, CTCM, or other professionally recognized certification) may qualify for Buyer II.

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  If selected, level will be determined by Manager based on internal assessment of education and experience

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Attainment of procurement certification(s) is required within one (1) year of employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Knowledge of:

• Public sector purchasing, contracting, and procurement
• Database management and internal documentation
• Risk management
• Purchase orders and contracts
• Asset management
• Microsoft Office and accounting software

Skills and Abilities:

• Negotiating agreements
• Communicating orally and in writing
• Public speaking and presentation
• Customer Service
• Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work Environment and Physical Effort: (check the appropriate box:)

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Medium: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Work Locations: (select one frequency choice for each location listed:)

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San Antonio River Authority is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity.