Buyer - Construction

Primary Location: 3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069 We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Job Summary: Purchase materials, equipment, supplies and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing and District regulations and procedures. Required Qualifications: Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and prepare specifications for written quotes, bids, requests for proposals (RFP), and annual contracts. Compile and analyze bid/RFP/quote responses in order to make a determination of the response offering the best value to the District; submit a recommendation to the Collin Board of Trustees when Board approval is required. Interview and research new vendors and their products. Perform contract administration procedures for all contracts and purchases. Resolve purchase order/contract disputes and discrepancies related to delivery, shipment, and compliance. Analyze requests and determine the appropriate procurement method. Review specifications, requisitions, and documents for accuracy and obtain additional information, as needed. Determine and document the eligibility of suppliers for award of grant-funded purchases. Review and determine procurement requirements for grant-funded purchases. Review contracts/agreements and negotiate terms with suppliers. Import bid line items into the contract management system. Conduct bid openings and pre-bid/proposal conferences. Keep up to date on changes in state laws, policies, and procedures to maintain a current working knowledge. Assist vendors in understanding how to do business with the District. Provide vendors with the requested information or documents. Procure supplies and FF&E related to construction and renovation projects. Work collaboratively with the Assistant Director of Construction Procurement and college departments to identify product needs and specifications, placement of furniture and equipment, receiving, warehousing or storage needs, new equipment start-up, new equipment training, warranty, and follow-up. Supplemental Functions Perform other duties as assigned. Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and core values. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of construction and public procurement procedures, laws specific to higher education and construction methodologies Knowledge of various purchasing methods and procedures, products and sources, general and technical specifications Knowledge of District policies and procedures, and laws related to governmental and educational purchasing Knowledge of various computer programs for buyer purchasing Knowledge of accounting Knowledge of purchase order policies Knowledge of grant requirements for purchasing Knowledge of contract and vendor requirements Customer Service skills Verbal and written communication skills Organizational skills Research skills Ability to pay attention to detail Ability to use the automated purchasing system to process purchase orders Ability to assist vendors with the bid process Ability to follow all requirements and methods with accuracy Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required. Requirements Associate degree from an accredited institution. Two (2) …

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