• Job Description

  Req#: 4735447

  
  

  What you will do at Harris County Precinct 2

  This role will perform vital Purchasing operational functions. These duties ensure Precinct 2 can procure the goods and services needed for the successful operation of the organization.

  
  

  All Budget and Finance Department team members are cross trained at least at a base level in other operations of the department. This position will provide basic to moderate levels of support to the Budget and Accounts Payable teams when needed.
  

  
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  

  • Project/Contract Management:
    • Provides support to assigned departments and divisions.
    • Manages preparation, implementation, and execution of the procurement process.
    • Vendor Coordination, Creating Specifications, and County Procurement Policy knowledge.
    • Assists in project tracking with procurement-related progress and potential delays.
  • Submit, Review, and Approve requisitions for all Precinct 2 departments.
    • Runs and analyzes budget overviews for user departments.
    • Tracking requisition status and assisting Harris County Purchasing Buyers for Purchase Order dispatching.
  • Credit Card reconciliation for Precinct 2 Travel & Procurement cards.
  • Reports generation for standing meetings with assigned departments users and directors.
  • Assist departments with Travel arrangements via National Travel systems on an as needed basis.
  • Review and Approve Amazon & Staples orders for departments
  • Process Invoices for respective departments in Harris County
    financial systems.

  
  
  

  
  

  Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
  If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net .
  
  This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

  Education:

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution

  Experience:

  • Five (5) years of Purchasing experience, preferably in the government arena.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word , Teams)
  • Ability to learn other software and programs through on the job training and provided written job aides.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Customer Service Skills- for both internal (Pct. 2 Departments and external (Vendors)
    customers
  • Strong time management skills and organization skills
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to learn to work with Open Text- AIR

  
  
  

  
  

  
  

  NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

  Education:

  • Some college from an accredited educational institution (preferred)

  Experience:

  • Ability to learn to work with PeopleSoft Financial Module Preferred (preferred)

  
  

  Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • Full-time | Monday - Friday | 40 hours per week

  • This may include weekends and holidays.

  Location:

  • 14350 Wallisville, Houston, TX 77049

  Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  

  • This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
  • Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 50 pounds unassisted, 100 pounds with assistance rarely; carrying tools, materials, and equipment over rough terrain; climbing, reaching and bending. Frequently required to walk, sit, talk, drive, hear, bend, stoop, twist, and balance.

  
  

  
  

  Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
  
  Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

• About the company

  Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.

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