Texas Department of Agriculture · 16 hours ago
TDA - Finance - Procurement & Contract Operations Specialist (VETHUB Specialist) (57951)
Austin, TX
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,500/mo - $5,850/mo
3+ years expThe Texas Department of Agriculture is seeking a Procurement & Contract Operations Specialist to support their financial services division. The role involves advanced planning, oversight, and coordination of procurement and contract management activities, with a focus on promoting business diversity and compliance in state and federally funded projects.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the HUB Coordinator in planning, developing and implementing strategies to facilitate participation by VETHUB/MWBEs in state and federally funded procurements; assisting with strategic planning; coordinating marketing, recruitment and outreach efforts; compiling analyzing and disseminating program information and data; monitoring compliance; producing reports; and promoting business diversity in the procurement of services, materials and major projects for TDA
Plan, organize, coordinate and write complex specifications for invitation for bids, request for offers, request for information and request for proposals; prepare procurement documents and related correspondence
Prepare formal solicitations as well as recommendations for awards of contracts; set opening dates for bids; post bids; attend vendor meetings; and tabulate, analyze and award bids, including issuance of purchase orders to vendors
Serve as the Credit Card Administrator and complete all statutory reporting requirements
Maintain vendor management to ensure Vendor Performance Tracking System (VPTS) and vendor communications are in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Draft, review, and/or submit various purchasing reports, including but not limited to state-use, VETHUB, contracts, credit card, vendor performance, and Tx. Government Code 2054.126(d) and 2261.253
Review, plan, coordinate, and evaluate division processes and management practices pertaining to contract/project management and procurements and make recommendations to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively
Develop new and/or modify existing policies and procedures for the section to include Assisting in writing procedures related to agency processes for purchasing, receiving, and procurement reports
Serve as a backup to the section staff and perform related purchasing, procurement, and contracting functions
Provide subject matter expertise, customer service assistance, training, and serve as an agency resource on all purchasing, procurement, and contracting functions
Follow all TDA policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (one year work experience related to the primary duties may substitute for one year of college)
Three (3) years work experience in a purchasing or contracting role
Texas Contract Developer certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months
Valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Preferred
Work experience with marketing or outreach programs
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Paid Group Health & Basic Life Insurance for employees
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Longevity Pay
Dental
Vision
Dependent Optional Life Insurance
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
Dependent Health & Life Insurance
Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts
Company
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is a state agency
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robert MacFarland
Chief Financial Officer
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