Purchaser III or IV - Procurement Division

Texas Department of Transportation•Austin, TX

About The Position

Purchaser III Performs technical purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves research, study and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies and services. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and services. Work requires contact with other governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor. Purchaser IV Performs highly technical purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves research, study, and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies, and/or services. 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; however, all unusual issues are referred to the lead or supervisor.

Requirements

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
Valid driver’s license. 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.
Considerable knowledge of Research and analysis methodologies
Considerable knowledge of Technical specification writing
Considerable knowledge of Goods and services purchased by the Department
Considerable knowledge of State rules and procedures associated with expediting, ordering, purchasing and warehousing laws, policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of State rules, laws and procedures associated with expediting, ordering and purchasing
Proficient skill in Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Proficient skill in Developing and giving presentations
Proficient skill in Scheduling work assignments
Proficient skill in Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
Proficient skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in Using basic mathematical fundamentals
Proficient skill in Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Proficient skill in Evaluating products, equipment and material
Proficient 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 Preparing technical/statistical reports
Proficient skill in Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Proficient skill in Evaluating new equipment performance
Considerable knowledge of Mainframe systems and operations
Considerable knowledge of Inventory/stock control 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
Proficient skill in Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Ability to Communicate effectively

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 (CPA).
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.
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 SOWs which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature and tabulating and comparing features to user needs.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
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.