Hybrid Buyer/Contract Specialist chez Bexar County, TX

About the Department

Under general supervision, is responsible for contract negotiation and administration of formally advertised higher dollar and more complex purchases from concept stages through receipt and closeout; develops contract specifications and source lists; and performs related duties as required.

Position Duties

• Determines and implements proper purchasing methods to ensure compliance with applicable directives
• Develops specifications for department needs or requirements and prepares written documentation for prospective bidders
• Solicits telephone quotations and prepares formal solicitation documents
• Analyzes quotations, proposals, bids and recommends acceptance or rejection
• Administers contracts and purchase orders
• Formulates annual requirements contracts for continued services or supplies
• Develops and maintains vendor lists
• Knowledge and preparation of request for proposals and invitation for bids from initiation to negotiated contract execution
• Evaluates and monitors contract performance, compliance and contractual obligations for professional service agreements, discretionary agreements, or large high-risk contract engagements
• Negotiates contract terms, costs and conditions with selected vendors or consultants
• Oversees all contract processes and procedures to ensure cost/benefit analysis for professional service agreements, discretionary agreements or large high-risk contract engagements and complies with all established procedures and policies
• Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or Certified by a State or national Organization in Purchasing or Contracting and five (5) years’ of professional experience in buying, contract writing and administration; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Considerable knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures; good knowledge of basic contract law
• Skill in communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing with internal and external customers; skill in operating a computer keyboard and basic office equipment; skill in analyzing information
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations and public
• Must secure and maintain a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background check
• 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

• 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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

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.