Overview

Description: SUMMARYUnder the supervision of Procurement Director, the Buyer provides support for a variety of procurement activities, including the coordination of procurement activities and schedules, drafting and reviewing contract language, and monitoring contract and legislative compliance. All activities must support Knoxville's Community Development Corporation's ("KCDC" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Buyer is a non-supervisory job classification.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Assists in the administration of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Invitation for Bid (IFBs). Attends bid openings and other departmental meetings; accurately transcribes meeting minutes, tabulates bids, distributes, and tracks construction plans and specifications. Obtains and reviews competitive bids, quotes, and proposals from vendors and contractors.Evaluates suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, and production/distribution capabilities. Assists with the negotiation and administration of contracts with chosen vendors.Receives and responds to inquiries of contractors, staff members, and the public in a professional and timely manner.Provides general contract management assistance throughout full life-cycle of KCDC contracts. Serves as liaison to vendors, suppliers, contractors, and others.Coordinates with external contractor for Elation database maintenance.Researches and reports on procurement methods. Stays abreast of emerging trends and regulations in the government procurement field. Coordinates use and reconciliation of the division's P-card. Assists in the administration of KCDC's P-Card program.Oversees the procurement section of KCDC's webpage, updating documentation and schedules as required.Trains staff and vendors on KCDC procurement processes. Acts as a resource to KCDC employees as required.Maintains procurement files on all KCDC contracts; creates reports on procurement activity as requested.Assists with administration of KCDC's Section 3 program. Assists with administration of other supplier diversity initiatives as required.Assists with administration of Davis-Bacon compliance.Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of policies, procedures, goals, objectives, operational entities, requirements, and activities as they apply to the Agency.Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.Knowledge of Section 3, construction and development contracting, federal, state, and local contract rules, as well as special HUD procurement and compliance rules, regulations, and requirements.Knowledge of contracting and procurement procedures, types, and methods which include formal advertising, negotiation, fixed-price and cost contracts, use of special provisions and incentives, and unique regulatory requirements pertinent to diverse procurements.Skill in research, analysis, report writing, and presentation development.Skill in project management.Ability to conduct financial and business analysis and prepare reports.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers, external customers, suppliers, vendors, and the general public.BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIESThis position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills:Effective Communication: Employee is prepared, clear, concise, and organized in all facets of communication in order to fully establish understanding. Actively listens and understands the audience to adapt message appropriately. Communicates information with appropriate personnel in a timely manner.Customer Service: Provides timely, courteous, and quality servic