Buyer

JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title:   Buyer

Department(s): 5064 - Purchasing

Location(s):  Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager, the Buyer assists the Purchasing staff, purchases regular repair, stock inventory, and special direct buys using bidding process as applicable. Facilitates blanket contracts, generates required reports, and is active in problem resolution. Performs a variety of special and routine office administrative duties and clerical functions.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

• Have all capabilities and duties to functions as backup personnel for other Purchasing positions.
• Purchases regular repair and stock inventory.
• Assists the Purchasing staff in monitoring the contracts list and facilitates buys associated with blanket contracts.
• Manages problem resolution for "Items Not Received by Due Date" report and other problem resolution as required.
• Assists the Purchasing Manager in negotiating "Terms & Conditions", proposals, and other such issues as assigned.
• Maintains source register.
• Generates departmental reports.
• Works on special projects and more complex purchases as assigned.
• Assist Purchasing Manager and team members as necessary in accomplishing departmental responsibilities and goals as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of governmental purchasing practices and familiarity with storeroom procedures required.
• Basic machinery, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge is desired.
• Good interpersonal skills with vendors and employees essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to analyze comparative price data and make economical selections.
• Must have good organizational skills, be able to process a high volume of paperwork, be detail-oriented, and have legible penmanship.
• Data entry, calculator, and use are required.
• Personal computer skills with Microsoft Word & Excel required. Microsoft Access and SAP desired.
• The ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with the GPA staff on all levels of administration including immediate supervisor, management, and co-workers required.
• Good team working ability required.

Experience

• 4-6 years minimum experience in purchasing specific employment Preferred

Education

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 2/26/2026

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