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City of Boise Purchasing Buyer (Part-Time) in Boise, Idaho
Purchasing Buyer (Part-Time)
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Purchasing Buyer (Part-Time)
Salary
$19.29 - $22.90 Hourly
Location
Boise City Hall, ID
Job Type
Part Time - Regular
Job Number
23 -07521
Department
Finance
Division
Competitive Purchasing
Opening Date
03/11/2026
Closing Date
4/1/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
Description
Benefits
Questions
Summary Statement
The City of Boise is hiring for a Purchasing Buyer (Part-Time)!
Join the City of Boise as a part-time Purchasing Buyer and play an important role in supporting the services our community relies on every day. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organized, detail-oriented work and takes pride in helping others. You will provide administrative and purchasing support that helps city departments serve Boise residents effectively. Government procurement experience is preferred, but we are willing to train someone with strong Microsoft Office skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to learn quickly.
With a dependable hybrid-eligible part-time schedule (20 hours/week) of about 4 hours per day with some flexibility, this is a great opportunity to contribute meaningful work in service to your community.
To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.
Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are meaningful for part-time employees too:
Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits for eligible part-time employees
PERSI retirement plus up to 2% employer match in the 401(k) or 457(b)
Paid vacation that grows with tenure
10 weeks paid parental leave
Up to $500 annual wellbeing incentive
Free local bus pass
Basic life and AD&D insurance at no cost
A living-wage commitment for eligible non-temporary employees
Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.
Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.
Essential Functions
Performs routine or repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Works with departments to identify requirements and best-suited purchasing methods to obtain desired results. Provides information to departments regarding purchasing procedures and product information. Assists in corresponding with vendors to obtain information about products and services. Provides resource-level information to internal customers.
Tracks all aspects of the purchasing function. Assists in executing purchasing contracts. Develops strong working relationships and communication paths with vendors.
Prepares purchasing requests for Boise city council approval. Maintains documentation specific to purchasing transactions and ensures filing of such following relevant laws and regulations.
Researches and interprets relevant rules, regulations, state statutes and laws regarding the City of Boise and department purchasing functions. Provides guidance and assistance to City of Boise employees and the public. Provides backup for contract management. Provides backup for surplus equipment handling.
Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Requirements
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of experience working in a purchasing environment with suppliers or vendors familiar with the competitive bid process.
Knowledge of:
City and state procurement processes
Procedures and legal terminology
Office and telephone etiquette and equipment
Basic arithmetic; basic accounting terms and principles
Computer usage including related software.
Ability to:
Work under pressure and prioritize workload
Understand and interpret technical material, rules, regulations and instructions
Work within a project team
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Licensing And Other Requirements
Valid state-issued driver's license.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:
City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Working Conditions
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Also, the employee is rarely pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Work in this position also includes close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand and walk. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment
The work environment will include inside conditions. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
Top talent deserves top notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.
Healthcare- Flexible options premium medical coverage for you and your family:
Low cost dental and vision options.
Post-employment health savings account.
Retirement and Investment Plans:
PERSI retirement benefits
401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match
WellBeing Program:
Up to $500 cash per year for participants
Alternative transportation incentives
Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:
Vacation leave distributed each pay period, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
12 paid holidays every year
Sick leave distributed each pay period
10 weeks Parental Leave
Life & Long Term Disability:
Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you
Other optional benefits:
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Supplemental Life Insurance
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free local bus pass
Corporate discount programs
AFLAC
Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues
Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org