BUYER, Purchasing

Summary

• Obtain materials and services for Tarrant County by evaluating department requisitions and vendor quotes to determine the most desirable suppliers.
• Work to keep customers satisfied, ensuring all purchases are legal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyzes department requisitions to determine which vendors provide materials, services, and products at the best price and delivery.
• Issues purchase orders for all commodities assigned or as requested
• Prepares price quotations, sends out, receives, evaluates, makes recommendations for purchase, and issues purchase order if evaluation criteria is met
• Creates and administers bid specifications, quotations, and proposals according to state law and County procedures. Evaluates and recommends best bid
• Issues purchase orders and resolves problems arising from nonconforming specifications, poor services, late delivery, cancelled orders, improper invoicing, and back orders
• Prepares bid specifications for annual price agreements and issues bid. Conducts bid opening and makes award recommendations
• Monitors existing bids to ensure compliance. Conducts renewals/bids and initiates new ones as required
• Resolves invoicing problems to ensure prompt payment for all purchase orders issued
• Attends interdepartmental planning meetings where long-range goals involve the purchasing function
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required

Minimum Requirements

• TO APPLY, must have an Associate's degree or higher + Two (2) full-time years of work experience in a related area -OR-
• TO APPLY, must have a High School diploma or GED + Four (4) full-time years of work experience in a related area.
• Computer knowledge and experience in Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
• SAP, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and GoToMeeting experience preferred.
• Professional purchasing certification such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) preferred.

NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand.

Regular attendance is essential. Incumbent must arrive at work on time, prepared to perform assigned duties and work assigned schedule. Incumbent must have the ability to work well with others. Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves and others. Requested accommodations to work hours and schedules are considered on an individual basis.