Our client has been providing public education services for the past 50 years. Their company is proud of serving the general Houston area through educating future professionals. They are seeking a Buyer to procure materials for grant-funded programs in the Pasadena area for $24-$27/hr
The Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have prior purchasing or grant directing experience. The ideal candidate must be able to make executive large-scale decisions and understand all details of procurement. They must be able to work well with others as this position requires the collaboration of various internal and external entities. The ideal candidate may also have higher education experience and knowledge of working with public entity construction procurement projects and would have knowledge of Texas procurement laws
The Expectations:
The Buyer will…
· Researches client departments’ needs to ensure proper procurement methodology, maximized competition, alignment with procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for assigned commodities.
· Ensures coordination among all departments and clients impacted by purchases such as facilities and information technology areas.
· Develops and writes moderately to highly technical specifications, scopes of work, special requirements, and pricing structures for quotes and formal solicitations.
· Negotiates and drafts initial contract documents and amendments as needed for statements of work, pricing changes, change orders, additional services, contract extensions, and term renewals.
· Performs contract administration procedures for contracts and purchases.
· Resolves purchase order/contract disputes and discrepancies related to delivery, shipment, compliance, etc.
· Provides daily guidance and direction to client departments regarding solicitation specifications and requirements, legal provisions, ethical issues, management of vendor performance, and contract interpretation and administration.
· Manages the overall vendor relationship as it relates to contractual terms and conditions.
· Promotes efficient and cost-effective business practices in establishing contracts and ensures compliance with sound business practices.
· Analyzes expenditure variances and patterns by reviewing reports and past purchases.
The Tools:
· Microsoft Office
· Negotiation skills
The Experience & Education:
· Bachelor Degree, REQUIRED
· Public Purchasing Certification PREFERRED
· Procurement 3 years, REQUIRED
· Banner experience, REQUIRED
The Benefits:
· Work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, evenings and weekends as needed.
· Salary is between $24-$27/hr, depending on experience.
· Please note this position is not remote and does require in-person presence.
If interested and qualified please contact Amber at aprice@ meador.com.