Buyer I - Purchasing

About the role

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation, offering a high quality of life for families. 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and shops requisitions
• Processes requisitions into purchase orders and reviews and modifies purchase orders
• Provides public relations assistance in dealing with vendors and other departments
• Inputs vendor information and tracks or monitors budget expenditures
• Recommends equipment expenditures and confirms 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 and 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

Requirements

• High school graduate
• One (1) year procurement experience required, public sector preferred
• Strong computer skills, including 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

Pay

The starting salary range is $22.96 - $28.70 hourly, based on qualifications.

Benefits

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.