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The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department with the City of Springfield is responsible for the solicitation of a wide array of products and services. The Purchasing Assistant II will support the department in the solicitations of products and services by preparing bid documents, purchase orders, letters and contracts as well of routine office management functions. The Purchasing Division represents the City of Springfield to many businesses and organizations on a local and national level. The departmental goal is to solicit the needed products or services at the lowest and best price deemed to be in the best interest of the City and offer fair bidding through the RFP, IFB, IFIB and RFQu processes. Leadership Philosophy The City of Springfield’s leadership culture is grounded in processes, relationships, and trust. Leaders across the organization operate within the principles of The Trust Edge Framework®, which emphasizes: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution, and Consistency These principles guide how we work together, build relationships, and serve our community. Experience, Education, and Training Three years' experience in responsible administrative office work involving direct public contact Directly related purchasing experience is desirable Related college or vocational education may be substituted for some or all of the required experience. Licensing/Certification Assignment to some departments requires incumbent to possess a valid driver's license and, in some cases, provide own vehicle for on-the-job transportation. For more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description . Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802. Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required. All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application , but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore account for 642 of the open purchasing roles on WorkMundi. If you're looking in those regions, you have real volume to work with. The US has 130 open positions. Check where your target employers are hiring before you apply.
About 59% of purchasing ads are written in English on our board. That's a useful signal: it tells you which postings to prioritize if English is your working language, but it says nothing about whether the job itself requires you to speak it. Read the full job description.
When you interview for purchasing, expect to explain how you've managed a vendor relationship that went wrong. Hiring managers want to hear a concrete example: which vendor, what broke down, and what you did to fix it or end it. They're testing whether you can handle conflict without burning bridges.
The employers posting most are Private Advertiser (43 jobs), Veterans Health Administration (16), zffriedric (11), and avnet (10). These names tell you where volume hiring is happening—worth researching their interview style and culture before you apply.