Senior Buyer at City of Yuma – Yuma, Arizona

**Open until filled with a first review date of July 10, 2025**

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as Senior Buyer working with the City of Yuma Finance Department – Procurement Division. The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, multi-tasks, and meets deadlines.

Under basic supervision, this job classification purchases high-value commodities and complex equipment and services in compliance with Federal, State and City rules and regulations; procures the most cost-effective supplies and materials from qualified vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creates and processes complex and high-value solicitations, including construction projects; meets with departments to determine needs; conducts research on purchase requests, and verifies cost and specification requirements; determines best procurement process to meet user needs.
• Prepares bid documents and specifications; processes requisitions into purchase orders; process change orders; process requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, bids (formal and informal), addenda, amendments and contracts; analyzes documentation submitted by departments to assure the solicitations for supplies and services purchased are in best interest of the City; creates supporting documentation for approval procedures.
• Trains, oversees, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Associate's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related field; AND four years procurement experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Local, state, or federal government procurement experience preferred.

Knowledge of:

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City ordinances, codes, policies, and procedures governing procurement activities.
• State and Federal laws, statutes, rules and regulations governing procurement activities.

Skill in:

• Maintaining accurate and interrelated purchasing and technical records.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software applications such as Microsoft Office products and other relevant technologies.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Driver's License may be required. Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) designation is preferred; additional technical training and certifications may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment; may be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.