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

Special Instructions to Applicant:

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:

Essential Performance 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

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 and Work Environment:

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to 25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise 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 HRemployeerelations@tccd.edu.