Buyer (226 Days)

Dallas ISD; Dallas (TX); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 101 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dallas ISD is seeking a Buyer for a 226-day assignment to manage RFPs/bids, coordinate sources, evaluate proposals with Excel, and negotiate purchases to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong procurement knowledge, the ability to coordinate with multiple departments, and familiarity with district and state purchasing laws. Collaboration with boards and vendors is essential.

Qualifications

• Review and write RFPs/bids in compliance with district requirements.
• Excel-based evaluation of proposals and past performance.
• Knowledge of Texas purchasing and bidding laws is a plus.
• Coordinate with departments to finalize requirements and specifications.

Responsabilités

• Review and write requests for proposals/bids for products and services, ensuring compliance with district and federal/special purpose requirements.
• Identify and develop sources of supply and services and maintain continuous contact with these sources; schedule and conduct bid/proposal conferences.
• Receive proposals/bids, conduct, and oversee evaluation committee, prepare analysis using MS Excel tabulation spreadsheets, discuss and determine recommendations including vendors’ past performance and qualifications.
• Assist with the negotiation of purchase agreements with vendors, ensuring acceptable quality with adequate deliveries at the best price.
• Edit requisitions and work with departments to coordinate requirements as to the quality, quantity, specifications, and delivery of materials.
• Obtain and analyze quotations on non-standard items and continually audit prices of standard materials and supplies. Make substitution recommendations where savings in cost or better delivery can be realized.
• Prepare recommendations and documents presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.
• Review and approve purchase orders/transactions; place and expedite purchase orders for materials and supplies, ensuring compliance with district purchasing requirements; approve and authorize the issuance of emergency pick-up purchase orders within established practices, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in advising departments concerning deliveries, materials availability, terms, specifications, quotations, and costs.
• Provide support for the district's M/WBE participation goals.
• Provide guidance to schools/departments in securing special items required for special uses.
• Purchase goods and services with proper consideration given to quality, price, and delivery within proper procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Keep abreast of legal requirements and regulations of purchasing for school districts including such federal, state, county, and city laws as may apply.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-project coordination

Analytical thinking

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Outils

Oracle

MS Office

MS Windows

Description du poste

Job Description - Buyer (226 Days) (RTP20260924-018)

Job Description

Buyer (226 Days) - ( RTP20260924-018 )

Description

• Review and write requests for proposals/bids for products and services, ensuring compliance with district and federal/special purpose requirements. Furnish technical advice for the preparation and/or revision of specifications.
• Identify and develop sources of supply and services and maintain continuous contact with these sources; schedule and conduct bid/proposal conferences.
• Receive proposals/bids, conduct, and oversee evaluation committee, prepare analysis using MS Excel tabulation spreadsheets, discuss and determine recommendations including vendors’ past performance and qualifications.
• Assist with the negotiation of purchase agreements with vendors, ensuring acceptable quality with adequate deliveries at the best price.
• Edit requisitions and work with departments to coordinate requirements as to the quality, quantity, specifications, and delivery of materials.
• Obtain and analyze quotations on non-standard items and continually audit prices of standard materials and supplies. Make substitution recommendations where savings in cost or better delivery can be realized.
• Prepare recommendations and documents presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.
• Review and approve purchase orders/transactions; place and expedite purchase orders for materials and supplies, ensuring compliance with district purchasing requirements; approve and authorize the issuance of emergency pick-up purchase orders within established practices, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in advising departments concerning deliveries, materials availability, terms, specifications, quotations, and costs.
• Provide support for the district's M/WBE participation goals.
• Provide guidance to schools/departments in securing special items required for special uses.
• Purchase goods and services with proper consideration given to quality, price, and delivery within proper procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Keep abreast of legal requirements and regulations of purchasing for school districts including such federal, state, county, and city laws as may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Two years of indirect experience required.
• Three years of related experience (preferred), including an institutional/government or school district purchasing environment or other buying experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures and legal requirements of school district purchasing and
  contracts is a plus.
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and requirements of public and private sector purchasing is a plus.
• Awareness of Texas purchasing and bidding laws.
• Ability to assist in planning and situational analysis.
• Competency to plan and schedule buying for the greatest efficiency of service.
• Effective people skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public.
• Planning and problem-solving/investigative skills as required to research inquiries related to job duties.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required.
• Skills in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to provide information to staff in a way that maximizes productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Computer skills, specifically, familiarity with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and Oracle a plus.