Procurement Specialist I

Tarrant County College District (TCCD); Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Unit: Tarrant County College District seeks a Buyer I at Trinity River Campus to coordinate procurement activities for goods and services. You will manage vendor communications, support solicitation processes, and handle purchasing transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement requirements.

The role involves maintaining procurement records, assisting with contract documentation, and delivering customer service to campus clients.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or 60 college credit hours and three (3) years’ working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements; or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Three years of procurement-related experience preferred
• Experience with purchasing software and vendor management processes

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activities for goods and services for the College
• Communicate with vendors on product information, price, availability and delivery
• Prepare purchase orders or bid requests and analyze bid proposals within budget
• Maintain procurement records and purchase order database
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and College procedures
• Assist with contract document preparation and records management

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Vendor relations

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Policy analysis

Education

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

Job description

Unit: Tarrant County College District seeks a Buyer I at Trinity River Campus to coordinate procurement activities for goods and services. You will manage vendor communications, support solicitation processes, and handle purchasing transactions while ensuring compliance with applicable procurement requirements.

The role involves maintaining procurement records, assisting with contract documentation, and delivering customer service to campus clients.