Buyer- Harris County Office of Purchasing Agent

The Buyer I performs professional-level procurement functions involving the acquisition of goods and services for Harris County. This position supports county-wide operations serving approximately 5 million residents 20000 employees in 80 departments roughly $5.5B annual expenditures and 18500 purchase orders. The Buyer I exercises discretion and independent judgment in applying procurement laws policies and procedures to assigned purchasing activities of moderate complexity primarily below formal threshold and above threshold when applicable. The role supports County operations through compliant timely and best-value purchasing decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently manages assigned procurements from requisition through award within delegated authority determining the appropriate procurement method and developing solicitation documents.

• Conducts price cost and market analysis and evaluates vendor responses.

• Prepares award recommendations and maintains complete procurement files suitable for audit review.

• Administers contracts post-award including renewals and amendments.

• Ensures compliance with Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 County policies and provides guidance to departments regarding procurement requirements.

• Participates in process improvement and training initiatives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Business Public Administration Supply Chain or a related field required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard office technology required.

• Knowledge of public procurement principles and practices for the acquisition of goods and services including competitive and non-competitive methods and best-value concepts.

• Knowledge of applicable procurement laws policies and procedures including Texas Local Government Code Chapter 262 and County requirements.

• Skill in analyzing specifications pricing and market conditions including price cost and market analysis to support purchasing decisions.

• Skill in developing solicitation documents and evaluating vendor responses including documenting findings and preparing award recommendations.

• Skill in professional communication including written correspondence and verbal coordination with vendors departments and internal stakeholders regarding procurement requirements.

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment within delegated authority manage multiple assignments maintain complete procurement files suitable for audit review and support timely compliant procurement outcomes.

NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

• Experience supporting department relations high-frequency activity volumes or general procurement functions preferred.

• Prior purchasing/procurement experience is preferred.

Hours:

• This is a full-time position with the typical work hours of Monday - Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM.

• Occasional weekends holidays and overtime may be required based on the specific needs and demands of the department.

Location:

• Harris County Purchasing Office Building - 1111 Fannin St 12th Floor Houston TX 77002

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: Depends On Experience

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports To: Director & Assistant Director Purchasing Services

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.