Buyer - Construction

Collin College•McKinney, TX

1d•$55,162 - $67,277•Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer purchases materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing and District regulations and procedures. The role focuses on procurement for construction and renovation projects, including supplies and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E). The Buyer works collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Construction Procurement and college departments to identify product needs and specifications; coordinate placement, receiving, and storage; and address equipment start-up, training, warranties, and follow-up. The position develops procurement documents, evaluates vendor submissions, administers contracts and purchases, resolves purchasing and delivery issues, and supports vendors working with the District. It also handles grant-funded procurement requirements and maintains current knowledge of applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This is a full-time, salary position based at 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas. It is security sensitive and candidates are subject to a criminal background check.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution.
Two years of related experience, or a combination of training and education with four years of directly related work experience.
Knowledge of construction and public procurement procedures, higher-education laws, and construction methodologies.
Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures, products and sources, and general and technical specifications.
Knowledge of District policies and procedures and laws related to governmental and educational purchasing.
Knowledge of computer programs used for buyer purchasing and the ability to use an automated purchasing system to process purchase orders.
Knowledge of accounting, purchase order policies, grant purchasing requirements, and contract and vendor requirements.
Customer service, verbal and written communication, organizational, and research skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow requirements and methods accurately.
Ability to assist vendors with the bid process.
Candidates are subject to a criminal background check because the position is security sensitive.

Responsibilities

Develop and prepare specifications for written quotes, bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), and annual contracts.
Compile and analyze bid, RFP, and quote responses to determine best value for the District, and submit recommendations to the Collin Board of Trustees when approval is required.
Interview and research new vendors and their products.
Perform contract administration procedures for contracts and purchases.
Resolve purchase order and contract disputes or discrepancies related to delivery, shipment, and compliance.
Analyze requests and determine the appropriate procurement method.
Review specifications, requisitions, and documents for accuracy and obtain additional information as needed.
Determine and document supplier eligibility for grant-funded purchases, and review procurement requirements for those purchases.
Review contracts and agreements and negotiate terms with suppliers.
Import bid line items into the contract management system.
Conduct bid openings and pre-bid or proposal conferences.
Keep current on changes in state laws, policies, and procedures relevant to purchasing.
Assist vendors in understanding how to do business with the District and provide requested information or documents.
Procure supplies and FF&E related to construction and renovation projects.
Work with the Assistant Director of Construction Procurement and college departments on product needs and specifications, furniture and equipment placement, receiving, warehousing or storage, equipment start-up and training, warranties, and follow-up.
Perform other duties as assigned and maintain standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values.