NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Buyer I - Central Services
Georgia 31701, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $43K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Buyer I for the City of Albany, Georgia, responsible for procurement activities and supervising support staff. The role involves researching and writing specifications for bids, managing procurement processes, and maintaining relationships with vendors and departments.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff; processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels and recommends discipline for staff; completes employee performance appraisals
Researches and writes technical specifications for the bidding of equipment, goods, services and professional contracts; conducts pre-bid conferences and other formal meetings; reviews completed work associated with the bid process; issues purchase orders; processes reports and maintains purchasing records to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures
Obtains quotes and tabulates summaries of informal and formal bids or proposals; procures requisitioned materials, supplies and services in accordance with established laws, regulations and policies
Compiles information for purchase requisitions, bids, contracts and purchase orders; presents and makes recommendations on bid and contract awards to the department director, city manager and city commission as applicable; issues purchase orders, awards bids and contracts as authorized by department director
Advises departments on proper procedures for writing specifications, processing invoices, preparing contracts, using automated purchasing system and performing other purchasing tasks
Confers with users regarding the status of departmental procurement activity
Maintains working relationships with vendors, contractors, suppliers, sales representatives, city and county staff, elected officials and others
Researches information on appropriate purchasing conditions, bonding and insurance requirements for bids, contracts, and purchasing documents by referring to applicable laws, policies and procedures; confers with insurance agents to ensure adequate insurance coverage prior to releasing bid or proposal
Mediates delinquent account problems, bid proposals and other procurement matters between Finance, vendors and departments
Researches and recommends modifications or alternative solutions to city and county departments' procurement requests
Writes and issues purchase orders, bid specifications, bid proposals, contract extensions and renewals, blanket purchase orders, leases, agreements and other documents
Assists Deputy Director with budget by submitting all requested purchasing information; completes Open Purchase Order Reports for construction at the end of the fiscal year
Inspects and evaluates goods and materials to ensure compliance with specifications and contractual requirements; evaluates changes and discrepancies on purchase orders and contracts and initiates appropriate action
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AS 400, JD Edwards Financial, Turbo Bid, Gov Deals.com, word processing, spreadsheet, database presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures; maintains files for jobs designed in-house and maintains the departmental listing book of jobs on computer
Reviews and audits departmental receiving reports with variances or changes; reviews field purchase order report for violations of procurement policies and procedures
Performs contract administration duties for professional service, maintenance, insurance and supply contracts as assigned
Assists at city surplus sales including annual auction
Acts as procurement manager in the manager's absence as assigned
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in business administration and purchasing preferred
Three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes purchasing, preferably in a local government or utility organization
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
Benefits
Vacation Pay
Sick Pay
Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
457(b) Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical illness Insurance
Discounted YMCA Membership
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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