Buyer II

495330 District, Texas, United States Accounting/Finance Administrator/Professional FT - Regular Title: Buyer II Department: DT Purchasing Campus Location: TCCD District Offices Employee Classification: APT - Administrative Position Type: FT - Regular Grant Funded: No Pay Frequency: Monthly Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $62,600; Commensurate with education and experience Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work Special Instructions to Applicant: Job Summary: This role is responsible for providing leadership in sourcing and procuring equipment, goods, and services for the College. The position coordinates competitive solicitation processes, conducts procurement analyses, manages sourcing activities, supports contract administration, and collaborates with College stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and College requirements. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Performance Requirements* Provides leadership in sourcing and procuring equipment, goods, and services for the College Implements applicable rules, regulations, and policies with a high degree of professionalism and works independently while taking a proactive approach throughout the procurement process Leads teams through category reviews, analyses, and selection processes Manages sourcing activities, sourcing methodologies, and procurement processes, including the identification and definition of user requirements Conducts needs analyses and develops procurement strategies to support sourcing initiatives Performs benchmarking activities and identifies qualified vendors for procurement opportunities Collaborates with departments across the College to develop specifications and prepare RFPs and RFQs Coordinates solicitation activities, including advertisements, evaluations, and award recommendations Analyzes spend data to determine the most effective procurement methods Prepares purchase orders and reviews and executes contracts and other purchasing documents as delegated and assigned Provides high-quality customer service through effective oral and written communication, follow-up, documentation, time management, and project management practices Assists with training Purchasing staff and College employees on procurement processes and procedures Service Excellence Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC) Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College Supervision Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader Performs Other Related Tasks as Required The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field Current Certified Texas Purchaser (CTP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or comparable State of Texas procurement certification At least one (1) year's working experience in purchasing materials, sourcing, or a…

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