Buyer II

Buyer II

DT Purchasing

TCCD District Offices

APT
- Administrative

FT
- Regular

No

Monthly

Starting Pay - $62,600;
Commensurate with education and experience

Monday
- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

This position is not eligible for remote work

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.

• 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

• 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

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

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.

• 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

• 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 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…