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Tarrant County College Summary
Develops bid specifications, initiates and evaluates price quotations, authorizes purchase orders, forecasts annual contract requirements, administers and prepares bid specifications for annual contract in assigned commodities, and performs contract administration duties. Summary
Develops bid specifications, initiates and evaluates price quotations, authorizes purchase orders, forecasts annual contract requirements, administers and prepares bid specifications for annual contract in assigned commodities, and performs contract administration duties.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE ASUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13
County Holidays.
For More Information, Please Click On The Link Below
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Essential Duties And 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 Attorneys Office. Prepare for bid protests, coordinating with protesters and the Criminal District Attorneys 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.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher. Three (3) full-time years of work experience in buying. Nationally recognized purchasing certification preferred. Knowledge of and experience with spreadsheets and word processing in an automated purchasing or computerized accounting environment. Knowledge of current state laws required.
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.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, hear, keyboard, kneel, see near, sit, stand, talk, use his/her hands, walk, work with others, and work overtime.
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.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? (Required) - Failure to provide complete information including the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status may result in disqualification.
Yes No
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Do you have Three (3) full-time years of work experience in buying?
Yes No
03
Do you have knowledge of and experience with spreadsheets and word processing in an automated purchasing or computerized accounting environment?
Yes No
04
Do you have any nationally-recognized certification for Purchasing? If so, provide details. Note: Preferred, but not required.
05
How familiar are you with current state laws relevant to this role? (Required) Please provide examples of how you have applied or worked with these laws in your previous positions
06
Why are you interested in working in the Tarrant County Purchasing Department?
Required Question Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
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SENIOR BUYER, Purchasing
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Tarrant County College 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
SENIOR BUYER, Purchasing
role at
Tarrant County College Summary
Develops bid specifications, initiates and evaluates price quotations, authorizes purchase orders, forecasts annual contract requirements, administers and prepares bid specifications for annual contract in assigned commodities, and performs contract administration duties. Summary
Develops bid specifications, initiates and evaluates price quotations, authorizes purchase orders, forecasts annual contract requirements, administers and prepares bid specifications for annual contract in assigned commodities, and performs contract administration duties.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE ASUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13
County Holidays.
For More Information, Please Click On The Link Below
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Essential Duties And 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 Attorneys Office. Prepare for bid protests, coordinating with protesters and the Criminal District Attorneys 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.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher. Three (3) full-time years of work experience in buying. Nationally recognized purchasing certification preferred. Knowledge of and experience with spreadsheets and word processing in an automated purchasing or computerized accounting environment. Knowledge of current state laws required.
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.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, hear, keyboard, kneel, see near, sit, stand, talk, use his/her hands, walk, work with others, and work overtime.
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.
Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.
Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher? (Required) - Failure to provide complete information including the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status may result in disqualification.
Yes No
02
Do you have Three (3) full-time years of work experience in buying?
Yes No
03
Do you have knowledge of and experience with spreadsheets and word processing in an automated purchasing or computerized accounting environment?
Yes No
04
Do you have any nationally-recognized certification for Purchasing? If so, provide details. Note: Preferred, but not required.
05
How familiar are you with current state laws relevant to this role? (Required) Please provide examples of how you have applied or worked with these laws in your previous positions
06
Why are you interested in working in the Tarrant County Purchasing Department?
Required Question Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries
Higher Education Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tarrant County College by 2x Get notified about new Senior Buyer jobs in
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