Buyer II

City of Saint Paul MN
US - Minnesota - Saint Paul
January 15, 2025

Salary : $65,939. 04 - $86,714. 64 Annually

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 24-UNSP-01089

Department: Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity

Opening Date: 01/09/2025

Closing Date: 1/29/2025 11:59 PM Central

About the Position

The Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity is looking for a Buyer II to join our Procurement team.

Here's what you can expect to do:

Performs moderately complex purchasing procedures in the acquisition of goods and services from a variety of vendors including small, women, and minority owned businesses.

Participates in planning for acquisition of goods and services.
Coordinates buying and contracting services.
Serves as liaison between the Procurement Division and internal and external customers.
Resolves or refers questions or complaints from users, vendors, and the public.
Assists with or conducts market surveys, research, and analysis.
Participates in Division programs, plans, and projects.
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Information Specific to this Position: The serves Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement. The Department of Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity is composed of several divisions that perform a diverse array of functions.

Contract Compliance and Business Development
Human Rights
Labor Standards Enforcement and Education
Procurement (Contract & Analysis Services)

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Management, Accounting, or closely-related field, and two years of professional procurement work experience.

A combination of education and professional procurement experience to equal six years or more can be used to qualify for the position.

How to Apply

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB. )
- A resume

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Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-***. Learn more about our Hiring ProcessOpen Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information: Ellen Friedman at ***

Email:
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197. 455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits

Health Insurance
Vacation/Holidays
Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
Deferred Compensation
Retirement Program

Optional Benefits

Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance

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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.

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Which of the following options BEST describes how you qualify for the Buyer II position?

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Supply Chain Management, Material Management, Accounting, or closely-related field, and two years of professional procurement work experience.
A combination of education and professional procurement experience that totals six or more years of experience.
None of the above

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Please list any professional certifications that you hold. If none, enter N/A.

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This position requires working extensively with contracts for goods and professional services. Please describe your experience working with and executing con.

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