Buyer III

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Buyer III reports directly to the Manager, Small Purchasing & Investment Recovery. This position is responsible for the purchase of supplies, equipment, services and construction through formal and informal solicitation methods in accordance with public purchasing policy and procedures. Purchases are high-volume, low to high-dollar and low to high risk. This position is also responsible for utilizing state and federal cooperative contracts and assist in the management of the Authority’s Purchase Card (P-Card) program.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing, business or related field. Related experience will be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years.
• CPM, CPPO or similar certification preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Six (6) years’ experience in the procurement field including three (3) years using formal and informal methods and contract administration, two (2) of which must be in a public setting.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Officer Suite including Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook and Teams, or similar software.

• Knowledge of public purchasing methods and procedures. Familiarity with the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 4220.1F and Chapter 451 of the Texas Transportation Code preferred.
• Ability to compile and analyze data and make complex estimations and projections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to use tact and diplomacy when working with internal customers and vendors.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally and to produce documents using proper sentence structure, grammar and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain fiduciary obligation when handling materials and information of a confidential nature.