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Location

Pittsburgh, PA | United States

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Job description

Senior Buyer

Finance

Other - Position - Non-Certified

Job Number
4600249959

Start Date

Open Date
02/08/2024

Closing Date
05/08/2024

Under the direction and supervision of the Purchasing Support Manager, the Senior Buyer has procurement responsibilities including, but not limited to, the development of detailed specifications, preparation of formal sealed bids, evaluations of products, and processing purchases orders for assigned commodity families, and all related matters thereto.

Reports To
Purchasing Support Manager

Salary

Support Non-Exempt Salary Schedule, Level 10 (Starting Salary $48,276)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Administration Building (Oakland)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or high school education with minimum of three to seven years of progressive experience in a large scale purchasing operation preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Purchasing certification (e.g., Certified Public Purchasing Buyer) and ERP experience would be beneficial. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office and other business-related software. Attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication skills.

Residency Requirements
City of Pittsburgh Residency Required

Essential Job Functions

Performs professional work requiring knowledge of and application of laws, regulations, policies, concepts, theories, principles, practices, terminology and applied bases of purchasing. Provides outstanding customer service to schools and departments, responding to all questions, concerns, and inquiries in a timely and effective manner. Prepares ad-hoc analysis as required. Typical duties may include:

Oversee and editing the development of requisitions and updating items;

Develop specifications for technically detailed products;

Evaluate sealed bids;

Process requisitions, request for quotations, request for proposals, sealed bids and purchase orders;

Coordinate schedule for preparation and electronic notification of formal bids;

Meet legal requirements for advertisement of and date for formal bid openings;

Oversee the dissemination of purchase orders to appropriate vendors;

Troubleshoot/maintain discrepancies with purchase orders interacting with accounts payable team.

Key assignments may include efficiency or internal control opportunities, such as group purchasing, strategic sourcing, or direct vendor connect. Supervises assigned personnel and trains end users as needed. All other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or designee.

The Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy or disability in its programs, activities, career and technical education programs or employment and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. It is the policy of the Pittsburgh School District to make all services, programs and activities available and to provide reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Please make requests for accommodations at least 72 hours before the scheduled event. For more information regarding accommodations, civil rights grievance procedures, please contact Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, 341 S. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or 412-529-HELP (4357).

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