Buyer I ( 226 Days)

Description

• Serve as the District's procurement specialist for the procurement of products, equipment, and services for the Bond/Construction Services division.
• Review and write requests for proposals/bids for products and services as they relate to the Bond/Construction Services division, ensuring compliance with district and federal/special purpose requirements. Furnish technical advice for the preparation and/or revision of specifications.
• Identify and develop sources of supply and services and maintain continuous contact with these sources. Schedule and conduct bid/proposal conferences.
• Receive proposals/bids, conduct, and oversee evaluation committee, prepare analysis using MS Excel tabulation spreadsheets, discuss and determine recommendations including vendors' past performance and qualifications.
• Assist with the negotiation of purchase agreements with vendors, ensuring acceptable quality with adequate deliveries at the best price.
• Edit requisitions and work with departments to coordinate requirements as to the quality, quantity, specifications, and delivery of materials.
• Obtain and analyze quotations on non-standard items and continually audit prices of standard materials and supplies. Make substitution recommendations where savings in cost or better delivery can be realized.
  Prepare recommendations and documents presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.
• Works closely with departments for proper documentation and procurement for all related procurements.
  As necessary, perform administrative tasks including resolving procurement problems and filing, retrieving, researching, and distributing documents.
• Review and approve purchase orders/transactions. Place and expedite purchase orders for materials and supplies, ensuring compliance with district purchasing requirements. Approve and authorize the issuance of emergency pick-up purchase orders within established practices, regulations, and policies.
• Assist in advising departments concerning deliveries, materials availability, terms, specifications, quotations, and costs.
• Provide support for the district's M/WBE participation goals.
• Provide guidance to schools/departments in securing special items required for special uses.
• Purchase goods and services with proper consideration given to quality, price, and delivery within proper procedures, policies, and requirements.
• Keep abreast of legal requirements and regulations of purchasing for school districts including such federal, state, county, and city laws as may apply.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in a related field
• Three years of related experience in either an institutional/government or school district purchasing environment
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and legal requirements of school district purchasing and contracts
• Knowledge of the principles, procedures and requirements of financial accounting
• Ability to assist in strategic planning and situational analysis
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members and the general public
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks
• Planning and problem solving/investigative skills as required to research inquiries related to job responsibilities
• Ability to gather data, compile and analyze information, and prepare reports
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide information to staff in a way that maximizes productivity, efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• TASBO Certification or substantially similar certification
• Proficient computer skills, specifically, familiarity with Microsoft products, preferred

Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer - Human Capital Management.
A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
No telephone calls please.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/H
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Dallas Independent School District, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, as well as board policy not to discriminate in such a manner (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs).