Senior Buyer - Aviation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Over 48 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2023, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Department has two vacancies for the Senior Buyer position. In the Aviation Department Contracts & Services Division, the successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and innovative procurement team with career growth opportunities within the division and the department. Senior Buyers are responsible for arranging the purchase of assigned commodities and services; overseeing the full life cycle of assigned contracts ("cradle to grave"); conducting and completing full procurement processes, award and administration of general goods and services contracts in conformance with City's Administrative Regulation, Procurement Code, federal and state laws, rules, and regulation.

Job duties for the Senor Buyer position include reviewing procurement requests, assisting the Client Division develop the scope and specification of contracts, analyzing specifications/requirements, managing vendor selection processes, contract modifications, purchase order issuances, contract expenditure monitoring, and preparing and conducting public presentations. This position will also be responsible for explaining contract processes to users, managing computerized databases, and preparing specialized reports as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Intermediate level of business writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise written and oral communication.
• Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze.
• Strong customer-service skills with a focus on engaging both internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to purchasing, procurement, and principles of accounting.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13. 5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

• Two years of experience as a buyer.
• Including one year in the area of specialization.
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, engineering, science, or a related field.
• Or Certification by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasers as a Professional Public Buyer.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers
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• Public or Private Sector Procurement experience.
• Experience drafting contracts and agreements.
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience using SRM/eProcurement software or similar software.
• Experience with informal procurement processes such IFB / RFQ.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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