<p>Other Summary</p> <p>We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.</p> <p>Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule</p> <p>Earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security per the Windfall Elimination Provision, but are subject to a FICA Alternative Plan. For more information contact the Human Resources Recruitment office at 361-826-3300 to obtain Form SSA-1945 Windfall Elimination Provision.</p> <p>Grade: 204</p> <p>Salary: $17.91/hour</p> <p>Department: Finance/Purchasing division</p> <p>Status: Temporary Full-Time</p> <p>E-mail: JenniferBe@cctexas.com</p> <p>ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Non rotating 40 hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. May occasionally require work outside normal business hours as required by work load.</p> <p>Who May Apply?</p> <p>All persons legally authorized to work in the United States</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Serves as Buyer for Purchasing Division by providing direction to City employees that purchase for their departments. Procure, develop, monitor and execute high-cost, complex and/or time sensitive supply and service agreements. Implement strategic sourcing programs for key operational commodities and services.</p> <ul> <li>Develop complex Request for Proposal (RFP) documents necessary to secure professional services contracts including terms governing the contract, scope of work, response format and evaluation criteria. </li><li>Evaluate bids using low-cost and best-value analysis to make recommendations to Assistant Director of Finance and/or Procurement Manager. </li><li>Assist with City Council presentations as needed. </li><li>Draft award memorandum and supporting documentation for City Council presentation including: agenda memorandum, certification of funds, draft service agreements, resolutions and appropriation ordinances as required. </li><li>Determine when and what type of communication is necessary and act as facilitator in meetings between contractors and City departments in order to resolve complex contract and procurement related issues. </li><li>Provide direction to City employees that purchase for their departments in order to ensure compliance with purchasing laws and policies, including Historically Underutilized Businesses. </li><li>Assist with the education and familiarization of new suppliers regarding the City's centralized/decentralized procurement policies and regulations. </li><li>Meet with prospective contractors, suppliers and bidders in order to gain insight and perspective on industry trends and market movement of commodities and services that are frequently used by the City. </li><li>May be asked to perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Requires a Bachelor's Degree </li><li>Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience </li><li>A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered </li><li>A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire </li></ul> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>Closing Statement</p> <p>Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.</p> <p>Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.</p> <p>This position is classified as "Safety Sensitive". All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing, pursuant to City policy, HR 15.0 Alcohol and Drug Abuse.</p> <p>Job opening will close on:</p> <p>Open until filled</p>