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Purchasing Specialist

Hours:Typically, Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.

Status:Exempt

Department:Financial Services

Reports To:Financial Services Manager

Salary:$45,000 - $57,000 DOE

About:Mustang Special Utility District is a local governmental entity providing water and water reclamation utility service in Denton, Collin, and Grayson Counties of North Texas. We are the largest district of this type in Texas and in one of the fastest-growing areas of the country. comprising 34,000 connections over 200 sq. miles. Our motto is

Second to None!, Providing Lifes Most Precious Resource. Were looking for a key person to join our team as

Purchasing Specialist.

Description:

The Purchasing Specialist performs multiple duties related to procurement of materials, equipment, and services necessary to provide for successful District operations.

Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Perform job functions within Federal, State, and local laws related to purchasing/contracts and guidelines.
• Implement and utilize Purchase Order system for District purchases.
• Communicate regularly with staff in submittal and processing of purchase request forms.
• Work closely with staff to prepare purchase specifications.
• Identify qualified vendors, analyze quotes, and process orders.
• Coordinate purchasing services, including, but not limited to furnishings, office equipment, office supplies, vehicles, other capital equipment, and other miscellaneous products and supplies.
• Coordinate other administrative services, including, but not limited to, District property insurance, warranties, surplus property disposal, and external leases on District property.
• Investigate complaints and concerns related to contracted services and recommend corrective action.
• Act as back-up for other Finance Department staff functions with associated cross-training.
• Other business duties as needed or required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, logistics, supply management or related field
• Knowledge of State and District purchasing regulations/guidelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and vendors.
• Knowledge of automated systems and software for purchasing, contracts, and other types of acquisition methods.
• Skill in the use of computer software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point.
• Valid Class C Texas Drivers License or ability to transfer from another state.

Work Environment:

This position primarily requires work in an indoor professional office work environment.

Additional:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Mustang SUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to any characteristics protected by law. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), citizenship, veterans status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.