Buyer jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

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BUYER
  • Del Mar College
  • Corpus Christi, TX FULL_TIME
  • Department
    Purchasing

    Position Type
    Exempt

    Employment Status
    Full-Time-Staff

    Salary
    Minimum- $41,735.00 per 12 months

    Open Date

    Close Date

    Open Until Filled
    No

    Position Summary Information

    Job Description Summary
    BUYER:
    The Buyer performs entry-level purchasing and procurement work under close supervision with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgement. The Buyer performs general purchasing activities to include, but is not limited to creating purchase orders from requisitions, participate in strategic sourcing initiatives and process solicitations for spot purchases and annual requirements and perform contract administration activities.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree.

    One (1) year general purchasing experience.

    Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
    Proficient in Microsoft Suite

    Strong time management and planning skills to coordinate and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects in a fast paced environment.

    Strong negotiation skills.

    Ability to manage high volume work load with substantial attention to detail.

    Ability to work quickly and accurately, and adapt to changing priorities.

    Ability to perform entry-level purchasing and procurement work.

    Ability to work collaboratively and productively with internal and external constituents.

    Ability to analyze information, situations, problems, policies and procedures to formulate logical and effective decisions or solve problems.

    Ability to demonstrate and encourage high ethical standards and integrity.

    Valid Driver License and ability to be insurable under the College’s insurers.

    Preferred Qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance or related field.
    Strong technical writing skills.

    Knowledge of local, state and federal law affecting community college purchasing practices. thorough knowledge of purchasing concepts and principals including advanced purchasing methods such as request for proposals, inter local cooperation contracts, and job order contracting.

    Knowledge of methods to manage, execute and administer purchases of complex, high-dollar industrial and specialized equipment and services.

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The College is committed to diversity in its workforce.

    Job Duties

    Job Duty
    GENERAL PURCHASING:

    Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance prior to processing of requisition to purchase order.

    Sign purchase orders up to authorized dollar thresholds.

    Assist Purchasing Assistant(s) with purchase order follow-up and monitor high profile purchases.

    Job Duty
    STRATEGIC SOURCING/SPEND ANALYSIS:

    Assist with review of assigned departments and category spend patterns.

    Become familiar with products and vendors for assigned departments and categories.

    Job Duty
    SOLICITATIONS FOR SPOT PURCHASES AND ANNUAL CONTRACTS:

    Process requests for quotes and formal solicitations.

    Assist with specification development.

    Assist with the preparation and distribution and/or prepare and distribute of bid invitations to vendors

    Assists with the development and/or develops bid evaluation instruments.

    Assist with the coordination and facilitation of procurement related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scoring.

    Job Duty
    COOPERATIVE PURCHASING:

    Assist with COOP identification, contract analysis and implementation.

    Job Duty
    CONTRACT MANAGEMENT:

    Assist with goods and services contract management for assigned categories and departments.

    Job Duty
    GENERAL DUTIES:

    Acquire knowledge of Del Mar, State and general government procurement requirements.

    Maintain procurement files.

    Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as a liaison between internal and external customers.

    Assist with delivery and invoicing discrepancies.

    Assist with BPO, COOP and P card audits.

    Work with Purchasing Assistant(s) to meet department goals. Assists with training end users.

    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
      • Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree or higher. (Submission of transcript(s) with conferred/award date is required)
      • No, I do not have the required education.
    • * Do you have at least one year of general purchasing experience?
      • Yes.
      • No.

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents
    • Resume
    • Letter of Interest
    • Transcripts
    Optional Documents

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Buyer
  • SMS group Inc
  • Sinton, TX FULL_TIME
  • Summary The Buyer position is responsible for sourcing, estimating and purchasing from our vendor base. In addition this position will also be responsible for negotiating pricing and contracts with th...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Marketing Representative (Buyer)
  • OmniSource
  • Corpus Christi, TX FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: 1. Purchase scrap metal for the OSW Division.2. Develop and maintain relationships with mills, producers, and suppliers in the region. 3. Identify profitable brokerage opportunities....
  • 1 Month Ago

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Sales Retail Associate
  • AutoNation Chevrolet Cadillac Corpus Christi
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Overview: Why should I work for AutoNation? Industry leading benefits, that include: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSAs and m...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Territory Sales
  • Spectrum
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Job Description Connect people and communities by offering best-in-class telecommunication services through door-to-door...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Merchandiser
  • Premium Retail Services
  • Portland, TX
  • Description and Requirements As a Premium Merchandiser you'll represent hundreds of brands across several retail locatio...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Remote Territory Sales Executive
  • Asurea Insurance Services
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Remote Territory Sales Executive Organization Description: The Gilbert Agency is a premier Marketing Organization servin...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier
  • The Home Depot, Inc.
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Cashiers play a critical customer service role by providing customers with fast, friendly, accurate and safe service. Th...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outside Sales - Territory Manager
  • TorcUP Inc.
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Job Description Job Description TorcUP, Inc. Outside Industrial Sales - Territory Manager TorcUP, Inc., the fastest grow...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CASHIER
  • Sames Ford Corpus Christi
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Job Type Full-time Description Our Commitment To You: Medical insurance plan 401k retirement A professional and respectf...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Merchandiser
  • Winston Retail
  • Corpus Christi, TX
  • Overview: Job Summary: A Retail Merchandiser works with one or more of Winstons clients to support their on-floor presen...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Corpus Christi (/ˌkɔːrpəs ˈkrɪsti/), colloquially Corpus (Latin: Body of Christ), is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio Counties. It is 130 miles southeast of San Antonio. Its political boundaries encompass Nueces Bay and Corpus Christi Bay. Its zoned boundaries include small land parcels or water inlets of three neighboring counties. The city's population was estimated to be 320,434 in 2014, making it the eighth-most populous city in Texas. The Corpus Christi metropolita...
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Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$62,160 to $78,888
Corpus Christi, Texas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

Buyer
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023