NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Senior Purchasing Specialist - Fleet Purchasing and Contracts/Programs
Georgetown: 100 Wilco Way, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNEOGOV is a part of Williamson County, seeking a Senior Purchasing Specialist to support the daily operations of the Purchasing Department. The role focuses on advanced purchasing, contracts, and programs, particularly in Fleet Purchasing and Contracts and Programs, ensuring compliance and effective sourcing strategies.
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Responsibilities
Reviews and processes Requisitions and Purchase Orders per policy
Performs various program audits and collaborates with Williamson County Auditor’s Office
Performs various quality control measures for all contract documents
Assures that anticipated expenditures are legal and properly authorized prior to encumbering funds and best value is achieved for purchases
Analyzes high volume materials and services to determine the best sourcing strategy between competitive bid and cooperative purchasing methods
Works with vendors/contractors to aid their understanding of the purchasing requirements for local governmental entities
Prepares and administers complex and high dollar invitation for bid and request proposals, with minimal supervision
Facilitates Proposal Evaluations with evaluation committees and vendor presentations
Reviews and analyzes vendor award information and processes award recommendation for Commissioners Court award
Meets with departments on large purchases for fiscal year
Serves as liaison for department heads on formal solicitation process
Processes requisitions and approvals of purchase orders up to $100,000
Research, reviews, and assists in the development of complex contracts, assures proper documentation is obtained and prepares for agenda item placement
Processes sole source requests and prepares them for Commissioners Court placement
Serves as primary contact for internal and external customers on solicitations and large purchase agreements during the solicitation process
Leads projects and trains new staff to department standards and quality expectations
Administrates the purchasing system permissions process to align with policy for new hires and position changes for employees that need to issue and approve requisitions
Performs contract compliance by ensuring terms, legality and conditions are met
Assists in and coordinates contract development to include but not limited to new agreements, renewals, amendments, consent to assign and contract termination including defining requirements, negotiating, identifying objectives, and implementing guidelines and project regulations
Assists in administering other county purchasing programs such as Amazon Business, Office Depot, and Procurement Cards
Collaborates with the County’s Budget and Audit offices to ensure expenditures are properly authorized
Assures purchases meet policies and compliance requirements implemented by federal, state, and local laws
Maintains all electronic and physical purchasing files
Provides customer service to customers and staff via telephone, email or in person
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree and four (4) years of purchasing related experience (i.e., finance, accounting, etc.) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience
Knowledge of local, state, and federal government finance practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Valid Texas driver's license
Preferred
Associate degree in a related field
Three (3) years of public purchasing experience in a government capacity
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning purchasing software (ERP) including Oracle
Proficient data entry skills with the ability to type up to 55 words per minute
National Purchasing Association Certification
Benefits
Group health plans for medical and dental coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements
Retirement benefits
Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
Retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation)
12 paid holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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