Buyer Job at City of North Las Vegas
The City of North Las Vegas is excited to announce a recruitment for the position of Buyer. This vacancy is in the Finance Department. Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined on this announcement.
- Submit a complete application – For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application, and answer ALL questions. Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this announcement and click “SUBMIT” at the end of your application.
- Pay – The salary range for this position is $58,674.24 to $93,473.81 depending on experience
- Work Schedule – Monday – Thursday, flexible work hours (36-hour work week)
- Selection Process - Oral Panel Interview 100% Passing Score 70%
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid knowledge and understanding of procurement processes and purchasing strategies. This role requires a strong communication and negotiation skills, ability to multitask and excellent organizational skills.
THE ROLE:
Perform a variety of technical duties involved in the procurement of materials, supplies, services and equipment for City departments and operations in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes and City policies. Perform specifications, development, preparation, contract administration and negotiations, as required for the most complex formal solicitations (Bids and RFPs) and agreements (contracts), including construction, professional and technical services, materials and equipment contracts. Performs checks to ensure account is accurately classified based on purchase of a good or service. Assist Finance Department with audit documentation preparation and other tasks, as assigned. Supervise employees performing related work.
Note: The full description can be found by clicking the link. Buyer Job Description Link
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or Finance and a minimum of four (4) years of experience and advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the purchasing functions.
- Public sector purchasing experience preferred.
- Equivalency: Eight (8) or more years of education, training, and experience, which provide knowledge of laws, regulations, NRS Statutes, City Municipal Codes, skills, and abilities required for the job and related to the essential functions of the position.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Requires a valid state driver's license and ability to maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain appropriate Nevada state driver’s license within the required timeframe.
- Certified Public Purchasing Officer or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer is highly desirable.
- 4-day, 36-hour workweek, Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (May vary by position specific needs).
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plan option, with affordable low cost alternative plans available.
- 13 paid holidays off annually and floating Holiday
- 3 weeks of annual leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
- 3 weeks of sick leave accrued each year (up to applicable maximums).
- Employer-paid participation in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS).
- Employer-paid Term Life and AD&D insurance for employees, plus dependent life insurance.
- Deferred compensation 457(b) Plan, which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.
- Annual merit increase program based on performance evaluations.
- Complimentary access to our fully equipped fitness center at City Hall.
- Annual wellness stipend reimbursement of up to $2,000.
BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local and State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submissions of fingerprints, Drug screening.
- People Group: Appointed
- Grade: TMP-9
- Minimum Salary: 12
- Maximum Salary: 12
- Pay Basis: YEARLY
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