Senior Buyer
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BUYER
City of Houston
Houston Health Department
Location
Houston, Texas, 77002
Salary
$1,924.38 - $2,040.81
per week
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves buying everyday items, equipment, and services for the Houston Health Department by reviewing requests, getting bids from suppliers, and making sure everything follows city rules and arrives on time.
It also includes handling paperwork, solving delivery issues, and keeping track of vendor lists and orders.
A good fit would be someone organized with experience in purchasing who pays close attention to details and can work well with others in a busy office setting.
Key Requirements
- Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Knowledge of city, state, and federal procurement laws and regulations
- Ability to interpret bids, evaluate vendors, and select advantageous offers
- Skills in processing purchase requisitions and preparing purchase orders timely
- Proficiency in maintaining files, logs, and reports for purchases and contracts
- Capability to conduct pre-bid meetings, advertise bids, and resolve delivery discrepancies
- Must pass criminal background check and obtain required security clearances
Full Job Description
APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL Person Interested Division: Administrative Services Section: Procurement Location: 8000 N Stadium Dr. Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The purpose of the Buyer position procures various non-technical and standard technical operations and materials, equipment and services on a competitive basis for the City and/or department in accordance with City and departmental policies and procedures and/or specification requirements. This role ensures routine purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders within required timelines. Interprets bids and selects the most advantageous bid accordance with city, state and federal laws and regulations. Ensures deliveries are on-time and expedites if needed. Resolves material discrepancies. Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• Performs routine research and follow-up on purchase orders and contracts; expedites delivery of purchase orders; maintains back-order files. • Review purchase requisitions and/or contracts for content and conformance to specifications. • May purchase simple, standardized items. • Processes purchase requisitions in a timely manner. • Compile data for the preparation of product specifications. • Maintains lists of bidders. Maintains requisitions and purchase order files and logs. Generates reports as needed. • May assign Assistant Buyers and clerical staff in routine tasks, such as preparing purchase orders, reviewing quotations, and expediting delivery. • Review purchase orders and contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with City and departmental policies and procedures. • Review requisitioned materials, equipment, or services to see if they can be purchased via contract. • Conducts pre-bid meetings and distributes bid invitations. Advertise and set bid opening dates. • Gathers and compiles verbal and written bids. Tabulates bids evaluates price quotes, and compares to specifications. • Researches vendors and evaluates their ability to provide and the availability of quality materials, equipment, and services. • Selects or recommends the most advantageous bid. Schedules and expedites delivery and resolves any discrepancies with the vendor. • Prepares requests for council action and final drafts of contracts. • Interprets and evaluates contract provisions. Ensures purchase orders comport with existing contracts. • Maintains and updates vendor lists. Maintains requisitions and purchase order files and logs. • Prepares reports and responds to information requests from department managers, vendors, etc. WORKING CONDITIONS The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements. |
Requirements
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSRequires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Purchasing or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two years of professional or para-professional buying experience are required.
Professional buying experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
Qualifications
***Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6*** |
Additional Information
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIREThe selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade - 16
SALARY INFORMATION: General Funds
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-4882. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
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EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
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