Procurement Specialist - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX
City of Houston, TX
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Houston, United States

1 week ago

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:


APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM:
All Persons Interested

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Division:Administrative Services

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Section:Contract & Procurement

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WORKDAYS & HOURS:M
  • F, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
  • Some Evenings & Weekends
  • Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Procures complex and highly technical materials, equipment and services on a competitive basis and creates contract specifications and standards for the City or a large City department characterized by industrial and/or high-tech operations and/or facilities


RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Researches, writes, reviews and evaluates purchase orders, contracts and bid specifications for complex and highly technical materials, equipment and services ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with City and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Assigns work, trains and provides guidance to buyers and support staff.
  • Typically supervises and evaluates buyers and support staff.
  • Confers with department's engineering, operations, maintenance and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications.
  • Researches and recommends type and quality of materials, supplies and equipment.
  • Conducts prebid meetings and explains and interprets specifications and standards to vendors and department and City officials.
  • Ensures bid invitations are distributed and bid opening dates are advertised.
  • Reviews bids, contracts and proposals for content and conformance to specifications and for Minority/Women's Business Enterprise (M/WBE) capabilities.
  • Compares price quotes.
  • Researches vendors and evaluates their ability to provide and the availability of quality materials, equipment and services.
  • Arranges for and administers tests of materials and equipment to ensure they meet specifications and standards. Selects the most advantageous bid.
  • Ensures delivery is schedules and expedites.
  • Researches and keeps updated on industry standards, types, features and quality of products, suppliers and other information by reviewing catalogs, technical and industrial publications and other sources.
  • Develops, interprets, assesses and revises departmental procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with State laws and City policies.
  • Conducts investigations and research to resolve inquiries, complaints and bid protests from the public and vendors.
  • Participates in longrange purchase planning and needs analysis to simplify and standardize service and commodity types and reduce costs.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing or a field closely related to the work being performed.


MINIMUM
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis are required.

Professional purchasing experience may be substituted for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.


MINIMUM
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None


PREFERENCES:


GENERAL INFORMATION:


SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.


SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No


SALARY INFORMATION:
General Funds**
Pay Grade 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.


Agency

  • City of Houston

Address
901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

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