Title Senior Buyer
Pay Rate: $28.90
Location: 77054 Area
Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
The City of Houston Public Works and Engineering Department is looking for a Senior Buyer.
Responsibilities:
- Procures various non-technical and standard technical materials, and services on a competitive basis for
the City and/or department in accordance with City and departmental policies and procedures and/or specification requirements. - Reviews purchase orders and contracts for completeness, accuracy and
compliance with City and departmental policies and procedures. - Reviews requisitioned materials, equipment or services to see if they can be purchased via contract. Gathers and compiles verbal and written bids.
- Tabulates bids and evaluates price quotes and compares to specifications. Research
vendors and evaluates their ability to provide and the availability of quality materials, equipment and services. Selects or recommends the most advantageous bid. Schedules and expedites delivery and resolves any discrepancies with vendor. - Maintains requisitions and purchase order files and logs.
Provides procurement backup to other buyers within the section. Assists in special projects as needed
List Qualification or Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Purchasing or a closely related field
- Four years of professional buying experience are required. Professional buying experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Benefits and Perks:
- Weekly pay (every Friday)
- Direct Deposit
- Ability to work with Public Works and Engineering
- Possible long-term temp to hire
Your New Organization: Join a team that values its employees and provides competitive compensation. Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance plans, TRN fosters internal growth, has a great culture, and is dedicated to a fantastic mission.
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