Texas Department of Transportation · 1 day ago
Lead Purchaser - Procurement Division
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced procurement professional to join their team as a Lead Purchaser. The role involves overseeing complex purchasing functions, advising and training staff, and ensuring effective procurement processes to achieve the best value for the state.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and coaching employees to increase job efficiency; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members’ career conversations
Assists in establishing, maintaining, and disseminating purchasing and administrative procedures
Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports
Corresponds with departmental staff and vendors regarding updates on products/services literature, clarifications, solicitation response reviews, expediting deliveries and coordinating testing/evaluation of products/services
Develops technical equipment, material, or service specifications/statements of work (SOWs); reviews specifications/ SOWs prepared by others
Keeps abreast of technological and price changes in goods and/or services; determines impact of changes and recommends necessary actions
Oversees the development of some specifications and SOWs and reviews all new specifications and SOWs before approval
Monitors the achievement of individually established Historically Underutilized Business participation goals
Plans forums to address the availability or establishment of statewide/regional contracts and/or blanket purchases and update of standard specifications
Prepares and oversees the preparation of evaluation criteria; evaluates vendor pricing and responsive information using the statutory best value criteria; assists management in negotiations
Prepares requisitions for open market purchases and makes delegated purchases; makes recommendations on the standardization of equipment, materials, suppliers and/or services
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
Represents the Department at various meetings; may serve as a member on a solicitation review team
Reviews and analyzes solicitation responses; awards purchase orders and makes award recommendations to management or the Comptroller of Public Accounts
Visits districts, divisions, and offices to discuss requirements for materials, supplies, and/or services; arranges for tests/demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and/or supplies
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
5 years of experience in purchasing, which includes 3 years of public purchasing
Valid driver's license
Must be Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), OR obtain specified Texas certification within eighteen (18) months of the date of hire
Will be delegated signature authority under existing department policy
Extensive knowledge of technical specification writing
Extensive knowledge of state rules and procedures associated with expediting, ordering, purchasing and warehousing laws, policies and procedures
Expert skill in researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Expert skill in using basic mathematical fundamentals
Expert skill in following verbal and written instructions
Proficient skill in scheduling work assignments
Proficient skill in public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring work and the work of others
Proficient skill in coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Proficient skill in evaluating products, equipment and material
Proficient skill in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Proficient skill in analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Proficient skill in preparing technical/statistical reports
Proficient skill in training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Proficient skill in developing and giving presentations
Proficient skill in using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
Proficient skill in evaluating new equipment performance
Proficient skill in maintaining a safe working environment
Proficient skill in evaluating solicitation responses and making awards
Ability to communicate effectively
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to protect sensitive and confidential information
Sedentary work - Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Light work - Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Standing - Prolonged periods of time
Repetitive Motion - Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity - Work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Benefits
Retirement Plans
Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
Paid Leave and Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
On-the-Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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