Senior Buyer(Technology Procurement Sourcing Specialist) Harris Health Medical
- Prepares specifications describing product/service requirements with limited supervision.
- Manages assigned projects through the appropriate procurement process and processes purchase orders and addenda for assigned projects.
- Evaluates bid/RFP/RFQ responses and participates in the evaluation committee process.
- Prepares clear and concise award recommendation letters for Commissioners Court or other governing body for Purchasing Agent signature.
- Coordinates and expedites preparation and execution of agreements with the County Attorney, department, and vendors.
- Assists Buyers with procedural questions.
- Advises end users of procurement options available, product availability and marketplace changes relating to their requirements.
- Liaisons between departments and vendors which includes monitoring contracts, collaborating with departments and vendors to resolve performance issues, maintaining updated vendor files that includes documentation of supplier performance, and conducting department or vendor site visits as needed.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and
- Three (3) years of related experience
- Seven (7) years of related experience
- Thorough knowledge of all rules and regulations governing each informal and formal purchasing processes utilized by Harris County.
- Ability to manage complex projects with limited supervision.
- Excellent planning, time-management, and organization skills.
- Ability to manage and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to self-motivate and take initiative.
- Results-driven and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written; strong, active listening skills.
- Excellent interaction skills: ability to interact assertively and effectively with a wide variety of people and personalities.
- Negotiation skills to communicate effectively with clients and suppliers.
- Ability to work in a team environment to solve problems/issues.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible to respond to changing work situations and environments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
- NIGP, CPP, CPPO or other professional procurement certification/designation preferred
- Three (3)+ years extensive purchasing experience in government procurement
- Regular Full-time
- Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
- Flexibility with work schedule and ability to work remote some days during the week)
- $58,739 - $102,564 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
- Harris Health Administration Building, Office of the Purchasing Agent 4800 Fournace Place, W516 - 5th Floor, Bellaire, TX 77401
- Reports to: Assistant Purchasing Agent
- Works with: Professional/supervisory levels of other departments and vendor community
- Supervises: Professional and support staff as required
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
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