Buyer I - Purchasing

Fortbend; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 31,629 - 39,537; Full time

Job summary

Fort Bend County is seeking a Buyer I in Purchasing to review and process requisitions, convert them into purchase orders, and liaise with vendors and internal departments. The role requires at least one year of procurement experience, strong Excel/Word skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

The position is based in Richmond, TX, with duties spanning budget tracking, contract compliance, and support across departments.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• One (1) year procurement experience required.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word).
• Organizational skills; high attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Math and accounting skills.
• Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Working knowledge of Lawson Financial System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and shops requisitions; processes requisitions into purchase orders; reviews and modifies purchase orders.
• Provides public relations assistance to vendors and other departments; inputs vendor information.
• Tracks or monitors budget expenditures; recommends equipment expenditures.
• Confirms merchandise ordered is received when applicable.
• Assists other departments in dealing with financial and ECM systems; problem solving.
• Resolves and investigates buyer messages and AP reconciliation messages in the financial system.
• Receives and verifies vendor insurance certificates when applicable.
• Reviews and processes requests for creation/approval/distribution through ECM.
• Participates in emergency management activities during a local state of disaster.

Skills

Procurement

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Math and accounting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word)

Lawson Financial System

Job description

## Buyer I - PurchasingApplylocations: Richmond, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR1461-07-26**Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers):** Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources.Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here!Job DescriptionJob Description* Reviews and shops requisitions.* Processes requisitions into purchase orders; Reviews and modifies purchase orders.* Provides public relations assistance in dealing with vendors and other departments; inputs vendor information.* Tracks or monitors budget expenditures; Recommends equipment expenditures.* Confirm merchandise ordered is received when applicable.* Assists other departments/end users on financial and electronic content management system (ECM); Assists other departments in problem solving.* Assists other employees with their duties.* Tracks and coordinates problems and resolutions as they relate to contract terms and conditions due to vendor’s failure to meet specification of term contract.* Reviews, resolves and investigates buyer messages and AP reconciliation messages in the financial system software.* Receives and verifies vendor insurance certificates when applicable.* Reviews and processes requests for creation, approval, and distribution through the enterprise content management (ECM) system.* Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate County managers.* Assists with front desk duties.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:*** High school graduate.* One (1) year procurement experience required. Public sector preferred.* Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word).* Organizational skills; high attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.* Math and accounting skills.* Strong professional verbal and written communication skills.* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.* Working knowledge of Lawson Financial System preferred.**STARTING SALARY RANGE:** $22.96 - $28.70 hourly based on qualifications**CLOSING DATE:** Upon filling position#LI-JL1**All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.** Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply *Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.*