• Reviews requisitions for accuracy.
• Obtains price quotations for materials, equipment, and/or services as requested by County departments.
• 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.
• Resolves purchase order/contract disputes and discrepancies related to delivery, shipment, compliance, etc.
• 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.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• Assists with special projects and requests from Assistant Purchasing Agent.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• One (1) year procurement experience required. Public sector preferred.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong verbal, written communication, math, accounting skills and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Working knowledge of Lawson Financial System and OnBase Electronic Content Management System preferred.

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.

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