- Professional
- Office in San Antonio
About the Department
Under general supervision, is responsible for purchasing supplies, parts and equipment for the County; contracts for repair of all equipment for the County; and performs related duties as required
Position Duties
- Receives, tabulates and analyzes informal proposals for award of contracts and purchase orders
- Analyzes specifications and drawings to determine the exact item or services to be purchased
- Develops sources of supplies and services, establishing and using bidder's list, trade publications, directories or other publications for securing services and improving competition
- Ensures contract compliance through meetings, telephone contacts or correspondence and ensures contractors understand purchase orders, requirements and legal limitations
- Coordinates purchasing action taken with all County agencies concerned
- Issues purchase orders for supplies or services
- Researches incomplete purchase requests to determine supplies or services needed
- Performs Buyer/Contract Specialist duties in a relief capacity
- Performs related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate supplemented by two (2) years of college in Business Administration, Purchasing or related field, and four (4) years experience in purchasing commodities and services or contract administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures; knowledge of basic principles of contract law
- Skill in operating a personal computer; skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain effective relationships with co-workers, County employees and the general public
- Must submit a resume of previous working experience
- Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance?
- Must have a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Environment and Physical Demands:
- Constantly working in indoor conditions
- Occasionally moves items weighing up to 20 pounds
- Occasionally moves about the office
- Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
- Positions self to perform essential functions
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Other Qualifications
Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
