Senior Buyer
The City of Tacoma's Finance Department is recruiting for the position of Senior Buyer. A Senior Buyer performs professional-level purchasing functions for the City of Tacoma. Senior Buyers ensure the timely and cost effective procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services (public works, professional and personal) for the City of Tacoma within the requirements of applicable state law, City of Tacoma ordinances and department guidelines.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field
- Three years of increasingly responsible experience (public sector preferred) in the procurement of goods and services to include the negotiation and oversight of procurement contracts
NOTE: Additional years of experience may be substituted for up to two years of college.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
- Professional certification is highly desirable but not required.