Procurement Buyer I - Public Sector Purchases

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

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.