Jobs Companies Fort Bend County Buyer I - Purchasing

About this Buyer I - Purchasing role at Fort Bend County

Fort Bend County · Onsite · Richmond, TX

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Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

Job Description
Job Description
  • Reviews and shops requisitions.

  • Processes requisitions into purchase orders; Reviews and modifies purchase orders.

  • Provides public relations assistance in dealing with vendors and other departments; inputs vendor information.

  • Tracks or monitors budget expenditures; Recommends equipment expenditures.

  • Confirm merchandise ordered is received when applicable. 

  • Assists other departments/end users on financial and electronic content management system (ECM); Assists other departments in problem solving.

  • Assists other employees with their duties.

  • Tracks and coordinates problems and resolutions as they relate to contract terms and conditions due to vendor’s failure to meet specification of term contract.

  • Reviews, resolves and investigates buyer messages and AP reconciliation messages in the financial system software.

  • Receives and  verifies vendor insurance certificates when applicable.

  • Reviews and processes requests for creation, approval, and distribution through the enterprise content management (ECM) system.

  • Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County managers.

  • Assists with front desk duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school graduate.

  • One (1) year procurement experience required.  Public sector preferred.

  • Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word).

  • Organizational skills; high attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.

  • Math and accounting skills.

  • Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.

  • Working knowledge of Lawson Financial System preferred.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $22.96 - $28.70 hourly based on qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

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All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.

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How this Buyer salary compares

This role pays $53,726/yrbelow the typical range for Buyer roles.

$52,500 median $81,350 $120,000

Typical range $65,000–$103,500/yr, from 409 comparable Buyer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Buyer salary insights →

About Fort Bend County

Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized not only on the creed of real estate: location, location, location, but also on the “quality of life” that is so sought after by families looking for the right place to call “home”. Fort Bend County is looking for motivated people that love coming to work, dare to do their best, want to work with like-minded people, and help change the community.

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