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Texas Department Of Criminal Justice · 1 day ago

Purchaser II - Contracts and Procurement - Contracts and Procurement Division - Huntsville (032024 032041 032051)

United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking a Purchaser II in their Contracts and Procurement Division. This role involves routine purchasing and procurement work, including buying goods and services, reviewing specifications, preparing solicitations, and maintaining purchasing records.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Purchases goods and services within assigned commodity classes, on the open market or by contract

Reviews specifications with agency representatives to secure full descriptions to be used as a basis for bids on commodities within assigned workload; prepares and distributes solicitations; prepares and reviews bid tabulations; analyzes bids to determine best value; and prepares and issues purchase orders

Corresponds with other agency representatives and vendors regarding purchase requirements, delivery, and quality of merchandise

Maintains electronic and paper files as required for purchasing record keeping and other material to document purchasing activities

Expands and revises existing procurements; and maintains and reviews purchasing records and other material to document purchasing and contracting activities

Ability to perform arithmetical computations to evaluate bids and develop methods and procedures for locating supply sources

Qualification

Purchasing methodsAutomated purchasing systemsCertified Texas Contract DeveloperMicrosoft Office SuiteBid analysisRecord keepingCommunication skillsProblem-solving techniques

Required

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis

Must have or be able to obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certificate within twelve (12) months of the date of employment

Must maintain valid certification(s) for continued employment in position

Selected applicants without required certification(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position

Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment

Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane

Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile

Preferred

Purchasing or technical program support experience preferred

Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred

Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures and general and technical specifications preferred

Knowledge of automated purchasing management systems preferred

Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes preferred

Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred

Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely

Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public

Skill to maintain effective working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and agency staff

Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Skill in problem-solving techniques

Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment

Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system

Skill to analyze bids and determine best value