NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Buyer II
Allen, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.42/hr - $38.31/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the City of Allen, a dynamic community with over 100,000 residents. The Buyer II position provides comprehensive purchasing support to city employees and departments, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and maintaining vendor relationships while managing various purchasing activities.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Delivers customer service by responding to procurement inquiries, assisting departments with purchasing procedures, maintaining vendor communication, and providing training and support on financial software and procurement processes
Supports procurement activities by coordinating competitive bidding processes, clarifying specifications, soliciting bids and proposals, conducting pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings, evaluating responses, preparing bid tabulations, and assisting with award recommendations
Assists with contract and purchasing compliance by reviewing and approving purchase orders, verifying contract pricing, maintaining contract documentation, and ensuring adherence to applicable laws, policies, and procedures
Administers the Purchase-Card program by processing and auditing transactions, identifying exceptions, reconciling monthly activity, uploading data into the financial system, and maintaining accurate records and training materials
Conducts research and reporting by analyzing market trends, vendor performance, and pricing data; preparing reports for budgeting, benchmarking, and compliance; and staying informed of procurement policy updates
Coordinates surplus property processes by scheduling auctions, tagging and photographing items, and maintaining inventory records
Serves as the subject matter expert for purchasing software, maintains procurement systems, updates the purchasing website, and provides support to system users
Represents the City in professional purchasing associations and maintains current knowledge of local, state, and federal procurement laws and best practices
Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area and ensures the security of materials
Maintains regular and consistent attendance in accordance with the assigned work schedule
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree or equivalent plus three (3) or more years of relevant experience involving public purchasing, contract administration, office administration and personal computer operations
Valid Class C Driver's License
Preferred
Professional Public Buyer Certification or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Basic and optional life insurance
Long-term disability
Accrued vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
TMRS retirement with a 2-to-1 city match
A 457 deferred compensation plan
Longevity bonuses
Wellness challenges
Book clubs
LinkedIn Learning
Foodie groups
Education assistance
CPR & Stop the Bleed training
Leadership essentials
Safety training
City Suite Event Center tickets
City conferences
Health fairs
Walking clubs
Safety golf tournaments
Possible hybrid or flexible schedules
Many more employee perks
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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