Buyer facilities

General statement of duties and responsibilities:

Under general supervision, performs complex duties related to the contract execution process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the preparation and distribution of bid documents to interested parties.
• Coordinate the compilation of specifications information from various department heads, to formulate a complete and accurate bid specification package.
• With the input of subject matter experts and more experienced Project Directors, Project Managers, Assistant Director of Engineering, Procurement Manager, and Assistant Director of Finance, input, edit and compile technical specifications and terms/conditions for the acquisition of goods, services, and professional services; Prepares procurement documents (i.e. IFBs, RFPs, Contracts, Amendments, Renewals, Change Orders, etc.)
• Coordinates, with the requesting department, the development of timelines and schedules for all bids and proposals.
• Facilitates the copying, mailing, and distributing of bid packages to vendors and other interested parties.
• Prepares, schedules, and electronically transmits a notice of advertisement for timely publication in the City Record and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Goods and Services or Central Register Bulletin.
• Maintains mailing file and central record of all bids currently in process.
• Maintains database, by commodity, of all interested parties who have requested participation in future Facilities Department procurement activities.
• May support with the approval and processing of BAIS workflow approval and assist procurement/project managers with the unit's day-to-day operations.
• Assists the Procurement Manager in updating, preparing, scanning, and distributing contract forms, typing award letters, and completing t documents electronically and manually.
• Performs related duties of a similar nature, as requested by the procurement manager, which are commensurate with job classification.
  
  

Required Qualifcations:

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Minimum 4 years of experience in public sector procurement
• Proficient in word processing, email, and database programs
• Working knowledge and experience in the current financial system
• Familiarity with the City of Boston contracting process
• City of Boston Residency
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable on the Massachusetts Procurement Laws (Ch. 30B, Ch.149, Ch.30-39M, Ch. 7C)
  
  

Terms: Guild, Grade 31

Please refer to the Salary Compensation section on the Career Site for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.

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