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Texas Department of Transportation · 1 month ago

Purchaser IV or V - Procurement Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$54K/yr - $87K/yr

2+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Purchaser IV or V to perform technical purchasing functions and manage procurement processes. The role involves research, evaluation of commodities, and advising on purchasing procedures while maintaining contact with governmental agencies and private entities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Develops and writes highly technical equipment and material specifications, and/or service statements of work (SOW) and reviews specifications prepared by others

Develops and writes highly technical equipment, material and/or service solicitations including requests for proposals and reviews specifications prepared by others

Prepares and coordinates the preparation of specifications and SOWs which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature, data, and tabulating and comparing features to user's needs

Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors

Prepares correspondence to departmental staff, vendors and/or the CPA regarding updates on literature, clarification of specifications, bid reviews, expediting delivery and coordinating testing/evaluation of products

Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased

Represents the Department at various meetings and may serve as a member of one of the division specification committees

Responsible for the achievement of established Historically Underutilized Business participation goals

Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA)

Makes field visits to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and/or services and arranges for demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and/or supplies

Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services

Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services; determines impact of changes and recommends necessary actions

Provides guidance and technical expertise to personnel in the districts and the divisions on quality of goods and services; acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors

May train other employees

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Technical specification writingPublic purchasing knowledgeEvaluating bidsCertified Texas Contract DeveloperCertified Texas Contract ManagerERP systemsResearchAnalysisAdministrative supportPresentation skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Related experience and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for education on a year per year basis

Purchaser IV - 2 years purchasing with a preference for some public purchasing experience

Purchaser V - 3 years purchasing, which includes 1 year of public purchasing

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle

Purchaser IV: Must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer Certification within (12) months of the date of hire

Purchaser V: Must be Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) dual certified within 18 months of hire

Technical specification writing

ERP systems and operations

Considerable knowledge of: Inventory/stock control procedures, Goods and Services Purchased by the Department, State rules and procedures associated with expediting, ordering, purchasing and warehousing laws, policies and procedures

Communicate effectively

Proficient Skill in: Evaluating bids and making awards, Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management