Senior Purchasing Specialist

Salary: $2,191.84 Biweekly
Location : Georgetown: 100 Wilco Way, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14.03151
Department: Purchasing
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
FLSA: Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to the Deputy Purchasing Agent and a Purchasing Manager, responsible for performing advanced purchasing, contracts and programs tasks that support the daily operations of the Williamson County Purchasing Department. Contributes to two divisions with shared duties for the Purchasing Department: Fleet Purchasing and Contracts and Programs.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Reviews and processes Requisitions and Purchase Orders per policy

• Performs various program audits and collaborates with Williamson County Auditor's Office
• Performs various quality control measures for all contract documents
• Assures that anticipated expenditures are legal and properly authorized prior to encumbering funds and best value is achieved for purchases
• Analyzes high volume materials and services to determine the best sourcing strategy between competitive bid and cooperative purchasing methods
• Works with vendors/contractors to aid their understanding of the purchasing requirements for local governmental entities
• Prepares and administers complex and high dollar invitation for bid and request proposals, with minimal supervision
• Facilitates Proposal Evaluations with evaluation committees and vendor presentations
• Reviews and analyzes vendor award information and processes award recommendation for Commissioners Court award
• Meets with departments on large purchases for fiscal year
• Serves as liaison for department heads on formal solicitation process
• Processes requisitions and approvals of purchase orders up to $100,000
• Research, reviews, and assists in the development of complex contracts, assures proper documentation is obtained and prepares for agenda item placement
• Processes sole source requests and prepares them for Commissioners Court placement
• Serves as primary contact for internal and external customers on solicitations and large purchase agreements during the solicitation process
• Leads projects and trains new staff to department standards and quality expectations
• Administrates the purchasing system permissions process to align with policy for new hires and position changes for employees that need to issue and approve requisitions.
• Performs contract compliance by ensuring terms, legality and conditions are met
• Assists in and coordinates contract development to include but not limited to new agreements, renewals, amendments, consent to assign and contract termination including defining requirements, negotiating, identifying objectives, and implementing guidelines and project regulations
• Assists in administering other county purchasing programs such as Amazon Business, Office Depot, and Procurement Cards
• Collaborates with the County's Budget and Audit offices to ensure expenditures are properly authorized
• Assures purchases meet policies and compliance requirements implemented by federal, state, and local laws
• Maintains all electronic and physical purchasing files
• Provides customer service to customers and staff via telephone, email or in person
• Attends all meetings and trainings, as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to - Deputy Purchasing Agent and Purchasing Manager
• Direct Reports - No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position involves prolonged sitting at a workstation, visual examination of documents, reaching, walking, twisting, bending, standing and occasional lifting/carrying
• Position involves safely operating a motor vehicle
• Position is in office and on premises

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily indoors in an air-conditioned environment
• Travel between work sites, as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Work outside of the normal office hours (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) may be required
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree and four (4) years of purchasing related experience (i.e., finance, accounting, etc.) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal government finance practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in a related field

• Three (3) years of public purchasing experience in a government capacity

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning purchasing software (ERP) including Oracle
• Proficient data entry skills with the ability to type up to 55 words per minute
• National Purchasing Association Certification

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: No
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) calendar days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
01

Do you have an associate degree and four (4) years of purchasing related experience (i.e., finance, accounting, etc.) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of demonstrated lead or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have knowledge of local, state and federal government finance practices?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Texas Driver's License within 30 days of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

A preferred qualification is that an applicant possess three (3) or more years of public purchasing experience in a government capacity. Do you meet this qualification?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) purchasing software (e.g., Oracle)?

• Yes
• No

08

Please list all certifications obtained from an accredited National Purchasing Association (NPA) and expiration dates of each. Enter N/A if not applicable.
09

Please provide a brief statement explaining why you believe you are the best candidate for this position.
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