Senior Purchasing & Procurement Specialist

Harris Central Appraisal District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Central Appraisal District seeks an experienced purchasing professional to handle complex procurement tasks and maintain records. The role uses Microsoft Dynamics to process requisitions, manage vendor relations, and ensure compliance with district policies.

Required are a high school diploma and 5+ years in related work; a bachelor’s in business administration or related field is preferred. The position is office-based with normal office hours and opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree with major emphasis in business administration or a related field preferred or a combination of college and experience in accounting, payroll or purchasing department.

Responsibilities

• Work with the district’s procurement software, Microsoft Dynamics.
• Assist the department software users by receiving and processing requisitions.
• Assist with requests for commodities and services concerning pricing and availability.
• Edit requisitions and confer with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantity, quality, and delivery.
• Prepare and review specification for routine and complex processes.
• Research co-operative contracts offered to the District.
• Effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to all personnel and interpret the policies as necessary.
• Prepare product/service reports by collecting and analyzing vendor information.
• Maintain required levels of production by handling purchasing related paperwork and telephone calls.
• Assist division supervisor as needed with training other division employees in purchasing related functions.
• Maintain HCAD database by operating HCAD’s computer system and computer applications efficiently.
• Create transaction reports from web-based credit card account for reconciliation.
• Maintain the integrity of the procurement process.
• Oversee purchase of materials and supplies.
• Manage inventory and obsolete auction.
• Participate in inventory process.
• Maintain strong working relationships with our vendors.
• Review purchasing agreements with vendors.
• Propose improvements to the current purchasing system that will improve vendor relationships and lower the cost of doing business.
• Assist in formal bid process.
• Participate in procurement education and associations to help stay compliant with processes.
• Participate in facility projects such as construction, PPE needs, furniture, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience in accounting, payroll or purchasing

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Harris Central Appraisal District seeks an experienced purchasing professional to handle complex procurement tasks and maintain records. The role uses Microsoft Dynamics to process requisitions, manage vendor relations, and ensure compliance with district policies.

Required are a high school diploma and 5+ years in related work; a bachelor’s in business administration or related field is preferred. The position is office-based with normal office hours and opportunity for growth.