Sr Buyer; Utilities

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POSITION TITLE: Sr Buyer (Utilities) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION #: req
8274

DEPARTMENT: Purchasing

LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG

BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $72,013. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $85,000. (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS: Final date to receive applications is 3:00 p.m. MT on 1/13/2026
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While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Post-offer background check required. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending:
  Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Sr Buyer to join our Utilities department. This purchasing position supports the City’s Utility Department using the most suitable competitive procurement process approach. This position will have primary responsibility for a wide range of procurement requirements. The Senior Buyer executes and administers complex, high-impact procurements for services, professional services, software, materials, and capital projects in compliance with City Code, purchasing policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.

This role leads competitive solicitations, including ITBs and RFPs, analyzes alternative delivery methods such as CM/GC and CMAR, and partners with departments to develop specifications and Statements of Work that achieve best value. The Senior Buyer identifies and engages vendors, leads evaluation committees, negotiates and administers contracts, and manages renewals and re-bids while fostering strong vendor and stakeholder relationships. With advanced negotiation, analytical, and technical skills, the position drives continuous improvement through LEAN initiatives, recommends policy and process enhancements, and applies best practices to support effective, equitable, and customer-focused procurement outcomes.

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Executes and administers the procurement process for large, high dollar/impact/profile, services, professional services, software, material purchases and capital project work in accordance with City Code, Purchasing Policies and Procedures, and Federal procurement requirements.
• Analyzes available options for complex or non-standard procurements to include applicability of alternative delivery methods such as Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) and Construction Manager At-Risk (CMR) for capital improvement projects.
• Assists departments in the creation of specifications and Statements of Work (SOW) for Invitations for Bids (IFBs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Identifies potential vendors for specific goods and services, conducts meetings with vendors, participates in product demonstrations, oversees reference evaluations and interacts with stakeholders.
• Coordinates competitive bidding process; develops Invitations to Bid; provides public notification; conducts and documents bid openings; monitors evaluations of bids; coordinates acceptance and award of bids.
• Leads Request for…