Buyer II

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 636,000 - 761,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Buyer II to lead sourcing and procurement of equipment, goods, and services. You will coordinate RFPs and RFQs, conduct procurement analyses, manage sourcing activities, support contract administration, and ensure compliance with laws and college requirements.

You will collaborate with departments across the college to develop specifications, evaluate vendors, and implement procurement strategies while maintaining high standards of customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years' related experience required.
• Experience with RFP/IFB/RFQ processes and procurement governance.
• Knowledge of public procurement laws and best practices.
• Strong communication, vendor mgmt, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in sourcing and procuring equipment, goods, and services.
• Coordinate competitive solicitation processes and evaluate bids.
• Develop procurement strategies and spend analyses to inform decisions.
• Prepare POs and review contracts; support contract administration.
• Collaborate with college stakeholders to define user requirements.
• Train staff on procurement processes and procedures.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract administration

Vendor evaluation

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation

Team leadership

Spend analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

CTP/CPPB certification

Job description

Title

Buyer II

Department

DT Purchasing

Campus Location

TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification

APT - Administrative

Position Type

FT - Regular

Grant Funded

No

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Compensation Details

Starting Pay - $62,600; Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible

This position is not eligible for remote work

Job Summary

This role is responsible for providing leadership in sourcing and procuring equipment, goods, and services for the College. The position coordinates competitive solicitation processes, conducts procurement analyses, manages sourcing activities, supports contract administration, and collaborates with College stakeholders to achieve procurement objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and College requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in sourcing and procuring equipment, goods, and services for the College
• Implements applicable rules, regulations, and policies with a high degree of professionalism and works independently while taking a proactive approach throughout the procurement process
• Leads teams through category reviews, analyses, and selection processes
• Manages sourcing activities, sourcing methodologies, and procurement processes, including the identification and definition of user requirements
• Conducts needs analyses and develops procurement strategies to support sourcing initiatives
• Performs benchmarking activities and identifies qualified vendors for procurement opportunities
• Collaborates with departments across the College to develop specifications and prepare RFPs and RFQs
• Coordinates solicitation activities, including advertisements, evaluations, and award recommendations
• Analyzes spend data to determine the most effective procurement methods
• Prepares purchase orders and reviews and executes contracts and other purchasing documents as delegated and assigned
• Provides high-quality customer service through effective oral and written communication, follow-up, documentation, time management, and project management practices
• Assists with training Purchasing staff and College employees on procurement processes and procedures

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College

Supervision

Works under the supervision of the assigned department leader

Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Current Certified Texas Purchaser (CTP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or comparable State of Texas procurement certification
• At least one (1) year's working experience in purchasing materials, sourcing, or a governmental or educational environment
• At least one (1) year's working experience developing, soliciting, evaluating, and administering competitive procurement documents and processes, including IFB, RFI, RFP, and RFQ solicitations
• At least one (1) year's working experience directing bid evaluations, supplier proposals, and technical evaluations and recommendations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement principles, sourcing methodologies, solicitation processes, and contract administration practices
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies governing public procurement
• Knowledge of competitive procurement methods, including requests for proposals (RFP), requests for qualifications (RFQ), invitations for bids (IFB), and related solicitation processes
• Skilled in delivering high-quality customer service and building effective interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Skilled in using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and procurement software applications
• Skilled in developing procurement strategies, conducting sourcing analyses, and evaluating supplier proposals
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to lead sourcing initiatives and facilitate procurement activities involving multiple stakeholders
• Ability to analyze spending patterns, procurement data, and market conditions to support sourcing decisions and recommendations
• Ability to negotiate, prepare, and administer procurement and contract-related documents within delegated authority
• Ability to communicate procurement requirements and provide training and guidance regarding procurement processes and procedures

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds unassisted, or up to25 pounds with the assistance of other employees or equipment asappropriate. Specific vision abilities required by this job includeclose vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].