Buyer - Purchasing - 1

Job description

General Summary: Processes purchase orders and requisitions; manages fixed asset, product, and fuel inventories; maintains up to date records of outstanding purchase orders and payments made, including reconciling accounts; manage the surplus property of the County and associated surplus auctions; and serves as liaison to other departments regarding purchase orders and with products/service satisfaction;. Essential Duties: Researches, documents, and performs price/cost analysis for purchase orders, including obtaining price quotations, coordinating with the requesting department(s), verifying departmental budget availability, communicating with vendors, and preparing and distributing the purchase orders; Responds to departmental requests regarding county purchases, including answering questions, preparing expenditure reports, and advising different departments regarding their outstanding purchase orders; Prepares state requisitions, including communicating with the Texas Comptroller’s Office; Assist in managing fixed assets through automated database of purchases, transfers, and retirements, including tagging items, tracking property transfers. Manage the surplus property of the Co...