Procurement coordinator Jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

Hiring Range : $57,928.00 - $73,578.96 / Year. It is anticipated the hiring rate offered will be + / - the midpoint range depending on qualifications.

Port Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) is currently seeking a dynamic professional to join our team! This position will monitor daily activities of the purchasing function including evaluating needs, conducting research to find the best product and establishing a timely supply; while maintaining compliance of the procurement process at all times and providing support to the Procurement Services Manager to ensure the timely and accurate processing of PCCA supply and service requests.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the purchase of equipment, materials, services and supplies
• Develops specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchasing of equipment, materials, services and supplies in both formal / informal and cooperative purchasing needs for the organization
• Serves as a liaison with cooperative purchasing programs
• Evaluates and analyzes purchasing needs and trends to identify adequate supply and purchasing costs using supply requests for goods and / or services from PCCA Staff
• Creates requisitions
• Maintains contact with vendors; keeps informed of new products, market conditions, and current prices; monitors and evaluates vendor performance
• Confers with PCCA Staff to determine purchasing needs, specifications, areas of standardization and special problems
• Coordinates purchasing activities with PCCA Staff
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Serves as liaison on matters relating to substitutions, equivalents, delivery schedules, and vendor problems
• Maintains all reporting to cooperative purchasing programs
• Maintains all reporting to Texas Ethics Commission
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• CPR certified or the ability to become CPR certified within the first year of employment
• Tier 3 status designation

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The preferred candidate for this position should be an organized, thorough, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a focus on maintaining optimal integrity in support of the PCCA. They must possess the following :

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

EXPERIENCE & JOB KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested and qualified candidates must apply online at www.portofcc.com on or before March 10th, 2025, 11 : 59 PM CST.

If you are selected for a position with PCCA, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a drug test and alcohol screening as well as a verification of information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, PCCA is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status.