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Senior Purchasing Specialist
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- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Purchasing Specialist

Williamson County -
Georgetown, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$4,383.68 - $5,041.22 a month
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Finance
Driver's License
Contracts
Productivity software

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to a Purchasing Manager, responsible for performing advanced purchasing tasks that support the daily operations of the Williamson County Purchasing Department.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Leads projects and trains new staff to department standards and quality expectations
Assures that anticipated expenditures are legal and properly authorized prior to encumbering funds and best value is achieved for purchases
Analyzes high volume materials and services to determine the best sourcing strategy between competitive bid and cooperative purchasing methods
Works with vendors/contractors to aid their understanding of the purchasing requirements for local governmental entities
Prepares and administers complex and high dollar invitation for bid and request proposals, with minimal supervision
Facilitates Proposal Evaluations with evaluation committees and vendor presentations
Reviews and analyzes vendor award information and processes award recommendation for Commissioners Court award
Meets with departments on large purchases for fiscal year
Serves as liaison for department heads on formal solicitation process
Processes requisitions and approvals of purchase orders up to $100,000
Research, reviews, and assists in the development of complex contracts, assures proper documentation is obtained such as insurance documents, bonds etc., and prepares for agenda item placement
Processes sole source requests and prepares them for Commissioners Court placement
Serves as primary contact for internal and external customers on solicitations and large purchase agreements during the solicitation process
Reviews and collects supporting documentation for requisition approval processing
Collaborates with county’s budget and audit office to ensure expenditures are properly authorized
Performs quality control of various documents and ensure they meet purchasing policies and compliance implemented by federal, state, and local laws
Maintains all electronic and physical purchasing files
Provides customer service to customers and staff via telephone, email or in person
Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
Performs special duties as assigned

Facilities Maintenance and Construction Assignment (in addition to duties listed above)

Supports the Facilities Management department with professional services and facilities maintenance and construction contracting

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports directly to – Purchasing Manager
Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
Travel between work sites, as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree and four (4) years of purchasing related experience (i.e., finance, accounting, etc.) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience
Facilities assignment: Prior experience and fundamental understanding of construction contracting and delivery
Knowledge of local, state, and federal government finance practices
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

Valid Texas driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in a related field

Three (3) year of public purchasing experience in a government capacity

Knowledge of local, state, and federal government finance practices specifically Texas Government Code 2269 and 2254
Facilities assignment: Prior experience related to Project Management and the delivery and operation of new and renovated facilities
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning purchasing software (ERP) including Oracle
Proficient data entry skills with the ability to type up to 55 words per minute
National Purchasing Association Certification

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

Criminal background check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
Drug screening: No
Physical exam: No
Psychological exam: No
Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilcotx.gov/469/Human-Resources.

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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