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Buyer, Senior Procurement Details

Job in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55400, USA
Listing for: Minneapolis Public Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Supply Chain & Logistics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79277 - 99006 USD Yearly USD 79277.00 99006.00 YEAR
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Job Title:

Buyer, Senior -) Procurement

Requisition r:
104940

Close Date:
No established closing date; open until filled

Organizational Unit:
Procurement )

Site:
Davis Center (0001)

FTE:1.0; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:
AMP(42)

Functional Area:

Administrative

Salary Range: $ 79,277- $99,006

Benefits:
Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs complex and large-scale professional purchasing support for the District; has programmatic and/or project responsibilities with major organizational and/or District wide impact.

RESPONSIBILTIES
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates complex purchasing activities with District-wide and/or major internal operational and funding impacts.
  • Develops and directs specification, contracting and expediting activities, as well as provides an advisory role for the purchase of complex multi-year and/or multi-departmental contracts for a variety of materials, supplies, equipment, construction, and services.
  • Determines cost-effective techniques and data gathering processes. Assists in developing purchasing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Purchasing function.
  • Analyzes purchasing alternatives and makes recommendations for disseminating information about products and suppliers. Provides and applies broad based specialized and technical knowledge and expertise in commodities, construction and services.
  • Selects, qualifies, communicates expectations, and influences suppliers to improve performance and quality of service. Assists upper management and technical teams to select, specify and qualify products, services, and suppliers in assigned commodity categories.
  • Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees, leadership and departments. Leads standardization teams, specialized committees, and supplier performance problem-solving teams.
  • Organizes, directs, and leads negotiating teams in evaluating and negotiating contracts.
  • May direct the work of professional, technical and/or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; provides training to staff and may be responsible for such supervisory functions as performance evaluation and discipline.
  • Maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment. Originates a variety of technical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials.
  • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
  • Analyzes requests for acquisition and determines the type of materials, supplies, equipment or services required; prepares formal specifications and bid packages; ensures that such requests are complete and that proper authorization has been obtained.
  • Creates and negotiates complex contracts and request for proposals including, but not limited to, construction; professional services; software license agreements; maintenance/support agreements and real property sales, purchases and leases.
  • Communicates with legal staff regarding contract provisions. Responds to formal protests regarding bid requests.
  • Provides training to internal and external customers on purchasing related policies and procedures.
  • Interviews suppliers, visits manufacturers, attends product demonstrations and obtains samples/literature from potential suppliers; obtains comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity, availability and delivery of materials, equipment and supplies; recommends sources of supply to include small,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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