Buyer I

Tarrant County College District•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for coordinating activities related to the procurement of goods and services for the College, including vendor communications, solicitation support, purchasing transactions, contract documentation, procurement record maintenance, and customer support while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours and three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Knowledge of procurement principles, purchasing procedures, and applicable regulations to the acquisition of goods and services
Knowledge of vendor relations, purchasing documentation, and procurement recordkeeping practices
Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and purchasing software applications
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Ability to analyze information and provide recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and applicable procurement requirements
Ability to maintain accurate procurement records and documentation with strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to identify and resolve routine purchasing issues while providing timely customer support
Ability to ensure compliance with applicable procurement requirements and College procedures

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Texas Purchaser (CTP) or Certified Public Procurement Buyer (CPPB)

Responsibilities

Develops procurement strategies with clients; analyzes requests and recommends revisions
Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, including price, availability, and delivery schedules
Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items and estimating values according to market pricing knowledge
Determines procurement methods, such as direct purchase or competitive solicitation, and prepares purchase orders or bid requests
Analyzes bid proposals within budgetary limitations and scope of authority; makes competitive range determinations, conducts negotiations, and awards purchase orders
Creates and maintains procurement records, including items or services purchased, costs, delivery information, product quality or performance, and inventory records
Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection personnel, quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of issues and implement corrective action
Expedites delivery of goods and services to users
Maintains the purchase order database, including the entry and tracking of purchase orders, and administers the online office supplies program
Provides customer service related to purchasing procedures and accounting transactions; responds to client inquiries by reviewing records and files within automated systems
Ensures compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and restrictions related to the procurement of goods and services for the College
Assists with the preparation of contract documents as needed
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College