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Job Location drjobs

Denton, TX - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 64189 - 74459

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

The Senior Buyer performs professional purchasing work for the County within State bidding laws purchasing policy and established procedures. This position researches and uses developed resources to make decisions regarding procurement specifications and standards that best benefit the County.

Examples of Duties

Develops and analyzes contract performance measures and monitor contracts and contractors for compliance with contractual obligations.

Makes decisions related to disputes and protests in solicitations and prepare appropriate documentation and recommends solutions.

Formulates negotiation strategy on contract disputes and define areas subject to negotiation establish objective and conduct negotiations leading to resolution.

Develops short and longrange plans read interpret and analyze complex technical material for products and services within each commodity group.

Designs and maintains complex spreadsheets and data to support project data analysis.

Oversees the purchasing process through interface with and the financial management information systems to include electronic requisitions purchase orders and Accounts Payable.

Manages the bid evaluation process for assigned commodities using analytical reasoning to determine the best value for hightech purchases and/or services; substantiates and documents the process.

Uses Internet resources to assist departments decisions regarding procurement specifications and standards sourcing of products and services.

Orchestrates and conducts preproposal conferences department training and user group meetings.

Works with requestors to review scopes of work develop a methodology for best value purchase and determine funding sources.

Ensures compliance with commercial or business aspects of work (ie. wage rates bond and insurance requirements etc. and with special regulatory requirements such as grants.

Evaluates contracting program goals and objectives involving constantly changing policies/procedures and limited resources.

Conducts or participates in bid openings for competitively advertised contracts and reviews submittals for compliance.

Delegates and coordinates work of support staff within welldefined procedures.

Ensures contracting and purchasing procedures are followed within applicable laws.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors degree in a related field and a minimum of four years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience is required.

Certified Professional Public Buyer preferred.

Government Procurement Experience with Specification Writing and Contract Management preferred.

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Senior IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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