Buyer

Serrato Corporation; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with company 3%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Counseling Service

Job summary

Serrato Corporation, located in McKinney, TX, seeks a Purchasing Supervisor to plan and oversee procurement for center-wide operations. You will supervise the Assistant Buyer, coordinate purchases, and ensure compliance with FAR and company policies while managing vendor relations.

The role emphasizes competitive pricing, accurate specifications, and enforcement of record-keeping and safety standards within a compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• One year purchasing or related experience required.
• One year supervisory experience preferred.
• Associate's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Center purchasing through planning and budget control.
• Justify selection of services through competitive pricing guidelines in conjunction with FAR and Serrato procurement policies.
• Verify terminology and specifications of purchase requests.
• Create statements of work for construction, services and supplies including bidding package.
• Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates; award contract to best bid.
• Maintain purchase orders and research potential vendors in the system.
• Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of records and files.
• Address supplier late deliveries and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor relations

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's degree in business/finance/marketing

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Primary Position Objective

Responsible for planning and supervising procurement actions for all supplies, services, and vendor contracts requested in support of center-wide operations in compliance with government regulations, corporate policies, and Center procedures. Directly supervises the Assistant Buyer.

Brief Description of Duties

• Coordinates Center purchasing through planning and budget control
• Justifies selection of services through competitive pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Serrato Corporation procurement policies and procedures.
• Verifies terminology and specifications of purchase requests.
• Creates statement of work for construction, services and supplies to include the bidding package.
• Compares prices, specifications, and delivery dates, and awards contract to supplier with best bid.
• Uses computer system to maintain purchase orders, research possible vendors, and other purchasing related actions.
• Ensures the proper preparation and maintenance of records and files.
• Confers with suppliers concerning late deliveries.
• Works toward meeting performance management goals.
• Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
• Evaluates personnel under his/her management and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, promotions, and/or merit increases.
• Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
• Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation's core values and operating principles.
• Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
• Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
• Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong negotiation skills, analytical skills, and decision‑making skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all input.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors.

Experience

One-year purchasing, marketing, sales or related experience required. One-year supervisory experience preferred.

Education

Associate's degree in business, finance, marketing or related field; or equivalent combination of education and training. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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• Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.