Job ID: AW915711212
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Office & Professional
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 12/12/2025
Buyer | $28.00 – $30.00 per hour | Monday–Friday, 8AM–5PM | Fully On-site | Temporary Contract
What Matters Most:
- Competitive pay range of $28.00 -30.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Houston, TX 77004
- Weekly pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through Team1Medical, a Reserves Network company, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Summary
One of Houston’s Largest Universities is looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for processes unique purchasing transactions in accordance with state and federal statutes, policies established by the Texas Board of Regents and institutional policies and procedures.
One of Houston’s Largest Universities is looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for processes unique purchasing transactions in accordance with state and federal statutes, policies established by the Texas Board of Regents and institutional policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Analyzes departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information; contacts department or initiator to clarify and complete information; determines method needed to process requisition such as bid, request for proposal or blanket contract.
- Establishes blanket purchase agreements with vendors setting dollar limitations and time of contract limitations.
- Monitors the maintenance of records regarding pricing and ordering of materials; prepares reports analysis and recommendations.
- Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures and policies to departments, vendors and staff.
- Identifies and selects vendors to procure highly technical commodities meeting criteria of price, quality, quantity, availability and delivery dates and places orders.
- Writes and distributes highly technical bid invitations or requests for proposal, receives and analyzes quotes, bids and proposals, and awards the contract.
- Collects and analyzes bid responses. Provides Bid evaluation teams with the proper documentation. Negotiates contracts and bid proposals.
- Manages Purchasing Department webpage, enter contracts on the LBB reporting site.
- Interviews sales representatives and research companies to develop new sources of supplies to update records and files and to secure favorable terms for the University. Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure, which may include communications systems, computer networks and systems, cybersecurity systems, electrical grid, hazardous waste treatment or water treatment system
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply management, Materials Management, Business, Economics or related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree one to one basis.
- Banner and other job-related software systems.required
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Preferred:
- CTCM, APP, CPPO or other professional certifications.
- Procurement process expertise and understanding of various product and service commodities
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay range: $28.00-$30.00
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Training and growth opportunities
- Weekly pay and convenient location
Your New Organization:
It's one of the largest HBCUs in the nation, offering over 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across nine schools and colleges
It's one of the largest HBCUs in the nation, offering over 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across nine schools and colleges
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base hourly pay rate for this position is $28.00-$30.00 per hr, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future & continued salary growth.
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