Buyer II

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

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

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 governmental or educational environment

At least one (1) year's working experience developing, soliciting, evaluating, and administering competitive procurement documents and processes, including IFB, RFI, RFP, and RFQ solicitations

At least one (1) year's working experience directing bid evaluations, supplier proposals, and technical evaluations and recommendations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, solicitation processes, and contract administration practices

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing public procurement

Knowledge of competitive procurement methods, including requests for proposals (RFP), requests for qualifications (RFQ), invitations for bids (IFB), and related solicitation processes

Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills

Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and procurement software applications

Skilled in developing procurement strategies, conducting sourcing analyses, and evaluating supplier proposals

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment

Ability to lead sourcing initiatives and facilitate procurement activities involving multiple stakeholders

Ability to analyze spending patterns, procurement data, and market conditions to support sourcing decisions and recommendations

Ability to negotiate, prepare, and administer procurement and contract-related documents within delegated authority

Ability to communicate procurement requirements and provide training and guidance regarding procurement processes and procedures

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement
Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at View email address on financialjobbank.com.

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