Location: Fort Worth, TX Contract-Hire **Jobs Description**

This position is responsible for the procurement of a wide variety of commodities, materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the Agency, many of which are highly technical and require the application of complex procurement standards and procedures, including negotiation. The Sr. Buyer reports to Director of Purchasing.

**Responsibilities**

* Ensure the prompt and effective delivery of essential goods and/or services to the Agencys divisions with a minimum time lag by determining which method of procurement (e.g., request for quotation, request for proposal, single sole source, emergency, et cetera) is appropriate and complies with regulatory guidelines, Board policies, and accepted procurement principles, consulting with administrators and staff about their needs and desired purchases, assisting in locating and identifying items and services being sought, contacting vendors and developing sources of supply and/or services, using the appropriate method to prepare requests for quotations, requests for proposals, and purchase orders, employing advanced writing skills in preparing the more complex requests for proposals, evaluating responses to requests for quotations, requests for proposals, and purchase orders, performing advanced analytical work in evaluating responses to the more complex requests for proposals, and expediting the ordering and delivery process for goods or services.

**Qualifications**

* 5 years of experience in procurement (preferably public sector) and preparation of technical/complex solicitation documents for procurement of commodities and services.

* Experience with recordkeeping, organization, file management, business letter/email writing, report preparation, calendar management, etc.

* Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws regarding contract and purchasing.