Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Purchaser III or IV - Procurement Division

Are you interested in putting your mind to work, solving problems for diverse stakeholders, and turning requests and plans into concrete detail on paper? If so, then a purchasing position in the Procurement Division may be for you. This is a fast-paced office environment where we create over 20,000 contracts annually, with often repetitive and detailed documentation processes that require individual discipline and persistence to achieve success. We are currently seeking purchasers to support our customers with processing requisitions, creating and overseeing solicitations, evaluating and awarding bids, and creating contracts. The Procurement Division offers flexible work hours, continuing education and training, and the opportunity to work on a range of subjects with many different groups of employees within TxDOT.

Purchaser III, B17: $42,976 - $64,469 Purchaser IV, B19: $48,244 - $76,028 This position is for Purchaser III or IV. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Stassney Hq - Main6230 East Stassney LaneAustin78744Travel:Yes, 10 % of the TimeShift:Day JobShift Details:40 hours per week, Alternative and/or Flexible Work ScheduleLocation Flexibility: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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Purchaser III Performs technical purchasing functions for the Department. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and services. Work requires contact with other governmental and private entities. Purchaser IV Performs highly technical purchasing functions for the Department. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies, and/or services. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are knowledgeable of public purchasing rules and procedures, and perform work independently on assignments; Purchaser III: Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports. Develops and writes technical equipment, material specifications and/or service statements of work (SOW) and works with the user to evaluate requirements for the items or services to be purchased. Makes field visits to districts and divisions to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and services and arranges for demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and supplies. Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services. Prepares requisitions for term contract and open market purchases and makes delegated purchases. Represents the Department at various meetings and may serve as a member of one of the division specification committees. Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). 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. Purchaser IV: All of the above and Develops and writes highly technical equipment and material specifications, and/or service statements of work (SOW) 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. Makes field visits to districts and divisions to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and services and arranges for demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and supplies. Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services. 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. Prepares requisitions for term contract and open market purchases and makes delegated purchases. Represents the Department at various meetings and may serve as a member of one of the division specification committees. Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. Related experience and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Purchaser III - 1 year experience in purchasing. Purchaser IV - 2 years experience in purchasing with a preference of some public purchasing experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must be Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) dual certification, OR Must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer Certification within 12 months of the date of hire.

Purchaser III: Considerable knowledge of Research and analysis methodologies Technical specification writing Goods and services purchased by the Department State rules and procedures associated with expediting, ordering, purchasing and warehousing laws, policies and procedures State rules, laws and procedures associated with expediting, ordering and purchasing Proficient skill in Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Developing and giving presentations Scheduling work assignments Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Using basic mathematical fundamentals Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Evaluating products, equipment and material Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Preparing technical/statistical reports Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Evaluating new equipment performance Purchaser IV: All of the above and Considerable knowledge of Technical specification writing Mainframe systems and operations 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 Expert skill in Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Proficient skill in Evaluating bids and making awards Scheduling work assignments Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Using basic mathematical fundamentals Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Evaluating products, equipment and material Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Preparing technical/statistical reports Training

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