Purchasing Agent

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City of Brady offers competitive pay and benefit packages to all full time employees that include paid health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement with TMRS, sick leave, as well as vacation and holiday pay.

To apply, please complete an application or visit City Hall at 201 E Main, Brady, TX, 76825.

This employee performs professional purchasing and procurement work for the City of Brady. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering all City purchasing, inventory management, and procurement activities in compliance with State law and City policy.

• Preparing and issuing purchase orders
• Developing bid specifications and proposals
• Coordinating bid openings
• Negotiating pricing and contracts with vendors
• Maintaining inventory and fixed asset records
• Conducting inventory and fleet audits
• Reconciling purchasing records with the general ledger
• Assisting departments with purchasing procedures and budget coordination

Also responsible for managing insurance coverage for City assets and coordinating IT‑related purchasing and inventory.

Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally with City departments, vendors, auditors, and the public. Performs other related duties as directed.

Work schedule is typically 5 days per week, 40 hours, with additional hours as required for bid openings, audits, or emergency situations. Primarily office environment with occasional lifting of supplies and equipment up to 35 pounds.

Must have an Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) and at least 4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or related field. Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Preferred certifications include CPB, CPM, or CPPO.

Minimum pay is $21.76, dependent on qualifications and experience.

City of Brady offers competitive pay and benefit packages to all Full‑Time employees that include paid health, dental and vision insurance, retirement with TMRS, and sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay.

Applications are available at City Hall, 201

E. Main St., or on the website. Resumes should be emailed to Rachael Cook , but must be accompanied by the City application.
No phone calls or drop‑ins, please. By appointment only. EOE.