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Fort Bend County · 2 months ago

Senior Buyer - Parks Bond Funded - Purchasing

positionRichmond, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$32.26/hr - $40.33/hr
date5+ years exp

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. The Senior Buyer will assist in managing contracts and processing bids, while also evaluating responses and working with vendors to enhance the county's purchasing operations.

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Responsibilities

Assists Purchasing Agent, Assistant Purchasing Agent and Contracts Manager with managing contracts and Processing Bids/RFPs/RFQs to include but not limited to; preparing specifications, tabulations, award recommendations, etc. with limited supervision
Expedites preparation and execution of agreements with the County Attorney, department and vendor(s)
Evaluates Bid/RFP/RFQ responses and participates in the evaluation committee process
Issues, modifies, and processes requisitions into purchase orders
Meets with new vendors initiating new products and/or services to the County
Assists Purchasing Agent and Assistant Purchasing Agent, as requested
Assists buyers with procedural questions
Attends educational/training seminars/conferences to keep well-informed of Public Purchasing requirements
Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers

Qualification

Purchasing laws knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelLawson Financial SystemVerbal communicationWritten communicationOrganizational skillsMath skillsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookAccounting skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

HS Diploma/GED
5 years job related experience
Strong computer, verbal and written communication, with math and accounting skills
Interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Familiar with purchasing laws and statutes and federal requirements
Excellent Planning and organizational skills to manage work schedule and meet deadlines

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Working Knowledge of Lawson/Information Financial System and the Onbase Electronic Content Management System

Benefits

Members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS)
A wide-range of great benefits

Company

Fort Bend County

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Fort Bend County
location
Richmond, Texas, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Nicole Ledet, MA-HRD, SHRM-CP, PHR
Director of Human Resources/Chief Human Resource Officer
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