Overview:

The city is seeking a Purchasing Agent for its Finance Department to perform complex analytical and administrative duties in support of one or more programs, to include citywide purchasing and contracts administration, citywide expenditure control and monitoring, and related program development, implementation and coordination. This position will be responsible for being the project lead for the city’s bid packages and request for proposals to include maintaining bid lists, writing bid specifications, and evaluating bids and requests. For a complete description of specific duties click here: Purchasing Agent Job Description

Education and Experience:

We are interested in finding applicants who have the education and experience necessary to be successful as a Purchasing Agent for the City of Springfield.  A combination of work experience and education can qualify for this position, we invite you to consider how your experience can be transferred to meet the requirements for the Purchasing Agent position.  We will consider the equivalent or completion of a job-related four-year college degree program, plus related work experience. Work experience typically includes four years of increasingly responsible professional business administration and program coordination experience, to include one year as a supervisor or project leader.  A job-related Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of experience.

How to Apply:

Please preview the sample qualifying questionnaire linked below before clicking the "Apply for this Job" button below and submitting your application, cover letter and/or resume online.  Once you click on the "Apply for this Job" link below and begin the process, you will not be able to save your work and return at a later time.  Most applicants prepare their application materials ahead of time using word-processing software and cut and paste their responses into the online application.

Applicants who have submitted a valid email address will receive a system-generated email verifying that the application has been received.  If you do not receive a system-generated email verifying receipt of your application, your application will not be eligible for consideration for this position.  We recommend you add our email domain (@ci.springfield.or.us) to your "safe senders" list in your email software to ensure that you receive communication from us.  Please contact us at 541-726-3705 if you have any questions.

Veterans Preference Points:

The City of Springfield recognizes the extensive contributions of men and women who have served in the Armed Services. As a veteran, you may be entitled to preference when seeking employment with city government. Please contact Laura Decker at 541-726-4661 or ldecker@ci.springfield.or.us to learn more or to receive a City of Springfield Veterans Preference Form.  This form, along with the appropriate documentation will need to be submitted prior to the closing date listed at the top of this job posting in order to receive Veterans Preference Points.  Please call if you have any questions.