Junior Buyer & Procurement Coordinator

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 513,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Buyer I to coordinate procurement for the DT Purchasing department. You will manage vendor communications, support solicitation processes, handle purchasing transactions, document contracts, and maintain procurement records while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.

The role focuses on processing requisitions, selecting products, negotiating with suppliers, expediting deliveries, and providing customer support within the approved

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 60 credit hours plus 3 years related procurement experience
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
• Knowledge of procurement laws, regulations, and college purchasing procedures

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities and vendor communications
• Review requisitions and obtain product/service information including price and delivery schedules
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests and maintain procurement records
• Analyze bid proposals within budget and award purchase orders
• Ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws and college procedures
• Provide customer service related to purchasing procedures and transactions

Skills

Procurement principles

Vendor relations

Customer service

ERP systems

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours and 3 years related experience

Tools

Purchasing software

ERP/Enterprise systems

Job description

Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Buyer I to coordinate procurement for the DT Purchasing department. You will manage vendor communications, support solicitation processes, handle purchasing transactions, document contracts, and maintain procurement records while ensuring compliance with applicable requirements.

The role focuses on processing requisitions, selecting products, negotiating with suppliers, expediting deliveries, and providing customer support within the approved