Buyer I - Purchasing

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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

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.

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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.