Buyer, Senior

Trinity River Authority of Texas•Dallas, TX

14d

About The Position

Under general direction, performs procurement functions of designing and writing solicitations, evaluating and monitoring contracts for compliance, leading the proposal evaluation process, negotiating contract terms and conditions, and preparing reports and presentations. This position is responsible for the procurement of construction, supplies, and services that are to be conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Direction is received from the Assistant Purchasing Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or closely related field or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, training, or education.
Five years of purchasing experience.
Working knowledge of business law in the purchasing field, good interpersonal skills, communication skills, and organizational skills are required.
Working knowledge of computerized purchasing systems.
Must be able to write various purchasing reports, requisitions, internal and external correspondence, and performance evaluations.
Must be able to apply basic algebraic formulas.
Good telephone skills and ability to work under time deadlines required.

Nice To Haves

Two years in governmental purchasing is preferred.
CTCD, CPPB, Valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

Receives, reviews, delegates, orders, and rejects logged-in purchase requests.
Maintains vendor files and approved vendor lists.
Prepare and analyze competitive sealed bids, competitive sealed proposals, requests for quotations, and requests for statements of qualifications
Assists in the preparation of highly technical and complex specifications, contracts, and solicitation documents, including the evaluation of bid responses and the initial award recommendation.
Perform related research and value analysis to analyze responsive, responsible bidders; most advantageous offers; and evaluate qualifications of professional services
Negotiate with consultants and contractors regarding specifications, scope of work, prices, terms and conditions. Analyze cost and price data from vendors and perform contract audits when required
Analyzes the computerized purchasing system data for proper requisition authorization, group and class, and purchasing trends, and determines items to be placed into warehouse stock.
Assumes the duties of the Assistant Purchasing Manager, when assigned.
May directly and indirectly supervise Assistant Buyer, Buyer and Buyer II positions including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations as assigned.
Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process
Effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to all personnel and interpret policies and procedures as necessary
Review applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations for changes relating to public procurement for municipalities and municipally owned utilities