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Purchasing Specialist

City of Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

DEADLINE FOR FILING: Thursday, July 2, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

We’re looking for a self-motivated, relationship driven procurement professional who’s ready to help power the work that keeps our city running. In this role, you’ll deliver procurement support to departments across the organization.

You’ll work closely with the Public Works to bid and manage construction contracts and support other general government departments ensuring they have necessary supplies, services and equipment, when they need them to ensure operational and business needs are met.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving problems, motivated in utilizing technology, and want to make a meaningful impact on how our city serves the community, this is a place where your drive and talent will shine.

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.

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City of Sioux Falls
224 West 9th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

 

Benefits for full time employees:

· 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 via 457 plan or Roth IRA.
· Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family
· Flexible Spending Accounts: For qualified medical and dependent care expenses
· 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.· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child

· Maternity and Paternity Leave: Use up to 8 consecutive weeks of accumulated sick leave for bonding with a newborn, adopted, or foster child
· Military leave: Strong supporter of enlisted employee
· Employee Assistance Program: Employee and immediate family


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Sioux Falls does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, creed, ancestry, pregnancy, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact 605-367-8740 or HRrecruiter@siouxfalls.gov.