Temporary Procurement Assistant

Temporary Procurement Assistant

Salary

$25.00 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Temp Full-time

Job Number

17353

Department

County Clerks Office

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
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Position Description

Position Overview:

The Procurement Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the procurement activities of the Elections Division within the County Clerk's Office. This position is responsible for assisting with the purchasing of goods and services, ensuring compliance with Harris County purchasing policies and procedures, and providing efficient support to all departmental procurement needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create, review, and submit requisitions for approval through Harris County Purchasing, and forward approved purchase orders to vendors.
• Process invoices and payments to vendors for services rendered.
• Maintain inventory levels and a working knowledge of all office assets, both capital and non-capital.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers to support the processing of order requests.
• Process supply orders and service requests submitted by department heads.
• Communicate with new vendors to obtain required documentation for creating a Supplier ID in STARS and forward all materials to Harris County Purchasing.
• Assist Harris County Purchasing with the inspection of capital asset inventory.
• Manage surplus inventory.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Requirements

Must meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution with
• Two (2) years of related experience

OR

• An Associate degree in a related field.

PLUS

• Two (2) years of experience using any ERP financial system.
• Two (2) years of experience performing clerical, administrative, or fiscal work.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and related functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling accounts.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish.
• Ability to meet strict processing deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data to track ordering and spending patterns.
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Temp Full-time | Position End Date: 04/30/2027 - This is a temporary position being onboarded through a Harris County-contracted agency.

• Monday - Friday | 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

• Overtime hours as required to include extended hours and weekends during election periods.

Salary:

• $25.00 Hourly

Position Location:

• 15600 Morales Rd, Houston, TX 77032

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job operates in a professional office environment.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lbs., as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*
• Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the Countys behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

01

Do you meet all eligibility requirements to register to vote in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of related experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than one (1) year
• One (1) year but less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of experience using any ERP financial system? (To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your applications employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05

Do you have two (2) years of experience performing clerical, administrative, or fiscal work? (To be considered, qualifying experience MUST be documented in your applications employment history)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience in a fast-paced environment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and related functions?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx