Buyer

Job Title: Buyer Location: Houston, TX 77002 Duration: 3-6 Months (Extendable) JOB INSIGHT: Review client Department requests for relevance, and evaluate justification/input documents submitted by client departments to assess appropriate use of processes. Prepare responses to requests from the Supervisor and/or Director and Administration. Under the direction of the Supervisor and/or Director, provide guidance to System Departments regarding procurement processes, providing technical expertise regarding appropriate procurement method, scopes of services, market research, evaluation criteria, and associated weighting, and specific terms and conditions of purchase. Conduct industry and product market research (including issuing Requests for Information) to identify alternative sources of supply. Prepare solicitations to promote an open, fair, and competitive selection process. Handle acquisitions of varying degrees of complexity, prepare solicitation and award documents, including Summary of Procurements and agenda items as needed. Serve as a non-voting Chairperson of Evaluation Committees to ensure an effective, transparent, unambiguous, and fair process. Review requests for non-competitive solicitations (sole sources) and recommend specification changes to eliminate all artificial barriers that may Limit or reduce competition. Prepare for, and participate with the Supervisor and/or Director in protest hearings. Coordinate the inclusion of Small Business participation in accordance with current policy and procedures, and participate in Small Business events. Prepare response for public records requests. Perform contract administration, including advising on contractual requirements to the contractor and Client Departments. Consult with the Supervisor and/or Director and the Client Department to prepare for meetings to resolve contract disputes. Prepare supplemental agreements, contract modifications, and change orders. Prepare reports at the direction of the Supervisor and/or Director. Attend meetings and functions, including delivering presentations as directed by the Supervisor and/or Director. Provide procurement technical expertise for projects and programs as assigned. Perform other duties, tasks, and assignments as required. procurement, Buyer, public procurement

Created: 2025-06-07