BUYER (FULL TIME) (ADM & FIN)

BUYER (FULL TIME) (ADM & FIN)

Salary

$59,197.00 - $68,373.00 Annually

Location

City Hall, NY

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

POSTING

Department

ADM & FINANCE BUDGET

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Fee

$0.00

• Description
• Benefits

RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.

FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)

Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An incumbent to a position in this class conducts the purchasing of a wide range of materials, supplies, equipment or services for various departments, divisions or agencies. S/he is responsible for procuring a good quality of merchandise, as economically as possible and in accordance with the specifications submitted. This is a position of trust, permitting latitude for the exercise of discretion and independent judgment. The procedures followed are routine, and detailed instructions are received only for unusual problems. Immediate supervision is received from the department head or a designee and supervision may be exercised over clerical personnel.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)

Examines requisitions and writes them into specifications for invitations for formal/informal bids;

Receives and analyzes bids and awards orders in the purchasing of materials, supplies, equipment or services;

Interviews salespersons and obtains prices;

Places orders and expedites delivery;

May assist in the inventory and registration of the City or School districts vehicle fleet inventory;

May assist in the auction of surplus equipment and vehicles;

May assist in the departmental budgeting process;

Maintains liaison with sellers and contractors;

Maintains necessary vendors lists, price lists and other reports and data;

Keeps abreast of market prices, new materials and supplies;

Conducts correspondence and may supervise the preparation of necessary reports;

Confers with department or division heads pertaining to their orders.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

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(A) Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Junior Buyer for one year;

OPEN COMPETITIVE

(A) Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of full time experience in the large scale purchasing of a variety of commodities;

OR

(B) Associates Degree from an accredited college, university or business institute and three years of full time experience in the large scale purchasing of a variety of commodities;

OR

(C) An equivalent combination as defined within the limits of A and B.

"Large scale purchasing of a variety of commodities" is defined as (materials, supplies, equipment, services) including preparing purchasing documents (bid specifications and related shipping and pricing documents), contacting suppliers to obtain price quotations, descriptions and availability of goods, the expediting of shipments and the actual purchasing of goods and services (placing orders with vendors)

(Related clerical, accounting and bookkeeping duties and responsibilities are not deemed to be purchasing experience.)

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience

requirements. Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.

THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER

Additional Information

Thorough knowledge of purchasing and matters relating to the purchasing process;

• methods for determining quality and grade of purchased items;
• knowledge of markets, trade conditions and methods;
• methods used in large scale purchasing;

Ability to prepare specifications and contracts;

Basic knowledge of the principles of accounting;

Working knowledge of office terminology, routines and procedures;

Ability to understand and interpret textual and tabular material;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city departments, vendors, contractors, etc.;

Firmness with courtesy;

Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

The City of Buffalos benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love ones, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

• Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
• New York State Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Liberal holidays & vacation
• Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential

Employer City of Buffalo