Purchasing Specialist

HIRING RANGE DOQ: $28.08 - $31.76 hourly

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Tuesday, April 22, 2025

JOB SUMMARY

This is a key position located within the Finance Department that collaborates with and supports City departments to ensure all construction and procurement projects are properly developed, bid and executed. You will be working with a great team that has a great culture, and values work life balance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or other specialized discipline and a minimum of one (1) years’ experience in purchasing, contract, and bid activities; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.

OUR CULTURE

Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.

There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health, to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY

• Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.

• The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.

• 11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.

• New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.

• Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.

Salary : $28 - $32