Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority · 2 months ago
Purchasing Coordinator
New Braunfels,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expGuadalupe-Blanco River Authority is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to assist the Director of Purchasing in managing procurement activities. The role involves coordinating with various departments, developing procurement documents, ensuring compliance with regulations, and performing data analysis to optimize purchasing processes.
Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitWater
Responsibilities
Assist with the administration of purchasing processes; preparation of procurement documents and specifications in coordination with divisions and departments; respond to internal and external inquiries; and review and evaluate proposal documents provided by other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy
Assist divisions and departments with guidance and research to identify the best procurement method, potential vendors to provide goods or services, and develop timeline for the procurement process
Maintain checklists to ensure all purchasing steps are completed and the project remains on track for successful completion
Post procurements to electronic procurement system and assist vendors as needed
Assist with conducting pre-proposal meetings and procurement closings
Perform data mining and analytics to determine spend levels, evaluation of potential aggregated procurements, and analyzes for potential price negotiation opportunities
Assist in coordinating and gathering data, information, and documents for GBRA assets to be sold or disposed of
As needed, conduct training sessions with divisions and departments as needed to educate managers and other GBRA employees on purchasing requirements and procedures
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Texas Water Code, Texas Government Code, and Local Government Code, as well as GBRA purchasing policies and procedures
Perform all tasks with the highest level of ethics and integrity
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of purchasing laws and best practices in public procurement
Knowledge of standard purchasing procedures
Familiarity with accounting and business principles
Interpersonal and people skills with the ability to work independently or in a team environment
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on time
Skill in using electronic procurement systems, financial software applications, and Microsoft Office programs
Effective communication skills both orally and in written form
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field or equivalent years of related experience
Minimum of five years' experience in purchasing or supply chain activities with increasing levels of responsibility, preferably in a governmental environment
Preferred
Certification, or seeking certification, such as Certified Purchasing Professional, Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Purchasing Manager, or similar program
Company
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority offers utility services and operations to communities and customers throughout the Guadalupe River Basin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase