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Under limited supervision and guidance, the Senior Buyer purchases goods and services using the competitive bid/proposal/ qualifications procedure for assigned commodities for procurements over $50,000 and coordinates the preparation and execution of agreements. The Senior Buyer generates specifications, evaluates bids/RFP/RFQ responses, and prepares award recommendations. The Senior Buyer is knowledgeable of all rules and regulations governing each purchasing process utilized by Harris County.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares specifications describing product/service requirements with limited supervision.
- Manages assigned projects through the appropriate procurement process and processes purchase orders and addenda for assigned projects.
- Evaluates bid/RFP/RFQ responses and participates in the evaluation committee process.
- Prepares clear and concise award recommendation letters for Commissioners Court or other governing body for Purchasing Agent signature.
- Coordinates and expedites preparation and execution of agreements with the County Attorney, department, and vendors.
- Assists Buyers with procedural questions.
- Advises end users of procurement options available, product availability and marketplace changes relating to their requirements.
- Liaisons between departments and vendors which includes monitoring contracts, collaborating with departments and vendors to resolve performance issues, maintaining updated vendor files that includes documentation of supplier performance, and conducting department or vendor site visits as needed.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Three (3) years of related experience
OR
- Seven (7) years of related experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of all rules and regulations governing each informal and formal purchasing processes utilized by Harris County.
- Ability to manage complex projects with limited supervision.
- Excellent planning, time-management, and organization skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.
- Results-driven and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written; strong, active listening skills.
- Excellent interaction skills: ability to interact assertively and effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.
- Negotiation skills to communicate effectively with clients and suppliers
- Ability to work in a team environment to solve problems/issues.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to respond to changing work situations and environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
- NIGP, CPP, CPPO or other professional procurement certification/designation preferred
- Three (3)+ years extensive purchasing experience in government procurement
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Flexibility with work schedule and ability to work remote some days during the week
Salary:
- $58,739 - $102,564 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
Location:
- Harris Health Administration Building, Office of the Purchasing Agent - 4800 Fournace Place, W516 - 5th Floor, Bellaire, TX 77401
Reporting Relationships:
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
- Reports to: Assistant Purchasing Agent
- Works with: Professional/supervisory levels of other departments and vendor community
- Supervises: Professional and support staff as required
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
