Overview:
Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.
We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.
Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.
The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.
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Job Summary:
Provides assistance to department in complying with overall purchasing goals and objectives for Fort Bend County.
Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.
Responsibilities:
Reviews and shops requisitions.
Processes requisitions into purchase orders; Reviews and modifies purchase orders.
Provides public relations assistance in dealing with vendors and other departments; inputs vendor information.
Tracks or monitors budget expenditures; Recommends equipment expenditures.
Requisitions supplies; perform walk through to assure merchandise ordered is received.
Assists end users on financial system; Assists other departments in problem solving; Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties.
Tracks and coordinates problems and resolutions as they relate to contract terms and conditions due to vendor’s failure to meet specification of term contract.
Resolves and investigates buyer messages and AP reconciliation messages in the financial system software.
Receives, verifies and maintains vendor insurance certificates.
Processes requests for creation, approval, and distribution through the enterprise content management (ECM) system
Qualifications:
High School Diploma/GED
1 year job related experience/procurement experience/public sector preferred
Good computer and typing skills.
Working knowledge of Lawson Financial System
Good verbal, written, and communication skills.
Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials; ability to complete assigned projects.
SALARY RANGE: $22.
07-$33.
11 range per hour/based on experience and qualifications
CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.
fbctx.
gov/comply
To be considered for employment, all interested candidates must complete the required Fort Bend County online employment application located at www.
fortbendcounty.
jobs
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.