Purchasing Agent

** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEEEMPLOYEES ONLY **

The Purchasing Agent manages the full procurement cycle fora large volume of diverse goods and services ensuring compliance withspecifications City ordinances policies procedures and ethical business practices.

• Review and process procurement requests /requisitions from City departments for goods and services.
• Work with user departments to prepare bids and requests for proposal (RFPs); develop applicable specifications and scopes of service to solicit bids and/or proposals.
• Conduct market research to evaluate suppliers based on multiple factors such as price quality and service.
• Analyze bids proposals recommend awards and issue contracts and purchase orders in PeopleSoft and Workday.
• Promote the use of small business enterprises (SBE firms).
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and determine the need for changes.
• Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.
• Communicate with user departments and vendors regarding pending purchases.

• Required to file a Statement of Economic Interests in accordance with the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances Chapter 303-Code of Ethics.

1. Regular status as a City of Milwaukee employee having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position.
2. Bachelors degree in business administration public administration management economics marketing or a related field from an accredited college or university.
3. One year of experience performing purchasing functions or comparable duties.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may alsobe considered.

NOTICE:Please do not attach your academic transcriptsto your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidateseducation as part of the background screening process prior to extending anyjob offers.

• Experience in procurement-related activities such as specification analysis of diverse commodities and services and/or contract compliance
• Experience conducting market research evaluating and contracting for goods and services and effectively engaging in negotiations.
• Experience handling bids or proposals in the public sector (federal state county or city).

Technical

• Ability to learn procurement and contracting law including legal issues and mandates.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents.
• General knowledge of economics and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make correct calculations.
• Ability to become skilled using automated procurement systems.
• Proficiency using computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to learn and become proficient with City software such as Oracles PeopleSoft Financial Management Information System (FMIS) or Workday.
• Ability to conduct thorough market research.

The current salary range (PR 2IX) is$68244-$89460annuallyand the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residentsis$70974-$93038annually.Appointment will be made inaccordance with the provisions of the salary ordinance.

THE SELECTION PROCESSwill be job-related and willconsist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education experienceand accomplishments an evaluation of written communication interviews and/orother assessment methods. The Department of Administration Purchasing Divisionreserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to proceed withthe selection process. Information from the selection process will inform thehiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to theposition.

INITIAL FILING DATEThe selection process willbe held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt ofapplications may be discontinued at any time after this date without priornotice. However recruitment may continue until the Citys needs are met. Theapplicant is responsible for attending all phases of the selection process atthe time and place designated by the hiring authority.

NOTE:Transfer/Promotional Opportunities andPromotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees orto the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnelin MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process who havesuccessfully completed a probationary period for a Civil Service position orwho have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed-term position willbe considered. Individuals with exempt provisional temporary or emergencyappointments are not eligible for transfer.

• APPLICATIONSand further information can be accessed by visitinghttps:// you would like assistance completing an application please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or
• The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall 200 E Wells St Room 706 Milwaukee WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and isan equal opportunity employer.