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Texas Department of Transportation · 13 hours ago

Purchaser III - Procurement Division

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

The Texas Department of Transportation is responsible for managing transportation in Texas, and they are seeking a Purchaser III to perform technical purchasing functions. The role involves researching, evaluating commodities, and advising on purchasing procedures while working independently on assignments.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased

Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services

Maintains files on product literature, requisitions, purchase orders and correspondence

Makes spot and emergency purchases

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 specifications and SOW which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature and tabulating and comparing features to user needs

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Technical specification writingResearchAnalysisPurchasing procedures knowledgeAnalyzing business dataPublic relationsPreparing reportsEvaluating productsValid driver’s licenseCertified Texas Contract DeveloperAdministrative support practices

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

1 year experience in purchasing. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)

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

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

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

Proficient skill in: Analyzing and organizing business and technical data, Developing and giving presentations, Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area, Scheduling work assignments, 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, Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems, Evaluating new equipment performance, Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

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