Tarrant County · 1 day ago
SENIOR BUYER - Purchasing
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTarrant County is seeking a Senior Buyer to develop bid specifications and manage purchasing processes. The role involves analyzing vendor options, issuing purchase orders, resolving contract issues, and preparing budget documents.
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Responsibilities
Analyze department requisitions and research options to determine which vendors provide materials, services, and products at the best price and delivery
Create and administer bid specifications, quotations, and proposals according to state law and county procedures. Evaluate and recommend best bid including solicitation and analysis of additional offers, add-ons, and best and final offers. Ensure vendor submission of Form 1295 and HUB certification, current and adequate insurance, and bonds. Check with Tax Office for tax delinquency
Issue purchase orders and pay tariffs and taxes as needed
Investigate and resolve problems that arise from nonconforming specifications, poor service, late delivery, cancelled orders, improper invoicing, and back orders
Prepare court communications and spreadsheets for presentations to the Commissioners Court on high dollar items and other action items including late invoices
Train and work with department personnel on the requisition system, purchase order problems, and payment problems. Answer questions from departments on system and status of orders
Attend interdepartmental planning meetings when long-range goals involve the purchasing function
Perform contract administration duties on annual contracts including contacting departments for renewal options and notifying vendors
Participate in preparation of the Tarrant County fiscal budget. Provide documents for budget estimates
Facilitate pre-solicitation and site visits with departments and vendors
Perform project scope reviews, pre-award meetings, and vendor reference checks
Report workload, compliance, and analyze spending and cost savings
Modify terms and verbiage of contracts in conjunction with the Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Prepare for bid protests, coordinating with protesters and the Criminal District Attorney’s Office
Receive and gather information in response to open record requests
Perform all other related duties involved in the operation of the business as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher
Three (3) full-time years of work experience in buying
Knowledge of current state laws required
Knowledge of and experience with spreadsheets and word processing in an automated purchasing or computerized accounting environment
Preferred
Nationally recognized purchasing certification preferred
Benefits
Superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits
13 County Holidays
Company
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is a government administered community that ensures public health, safety, employment, and law enforcement services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Russell Scott
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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