TWDB - 26-40: Purchaser IV

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) • Austin, TX

4d • $5,250 - $5,750 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs highly complex (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services. Prepares procurement documents and maintains detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Procurement and Contract Services Division.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration or a related field.
• Five years of relevant work experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services.
• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) OR the ability to obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within four months after hire date.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).
• Experience developing and coordinating solicitations including requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, requests for information, requests for offers, statements of work, etc.
• Experience in processing purchase orders and other purchase documents into a state and/or agency purchasing system.
• Experience with the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program.
• Experience with Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) HR and Financials.

Responsibilities

• Monitors requisitions and procures merchandise, supplies, equipment, and services in accordance with applicable guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance, and develops solicitation documents and bid specifications.
• Coordinates, prepares, and distributes solicitation and bid opportunities to vendors.
• Prepares, oversees, reviews, tracks, and expedites purchase orders.
• Oversees the procurement database.
• Coordinates the monitoring and tracking of vendor performance to ensure proper and timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinates and processes annual contracts, and purchase orders.
• Ensures the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program is utilized to award contracts to eligible HUB businesses to meet the statewide HUB goals in the applicable procurement categories.
• Plans, prepares, and participates in statewide economic opportunity forums in conjunction with the agency's HUB coordinator and other purchasing staff.
• Prepares the delivery of required statutory reports.
• Supports the development of purchasing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, or regulations.
• Supports the establishment of purchasing goals and objectives.
• Coordinates the development of and provides training to staff regarding purchasing and procurement practices and policies.
• Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement.
• Monitors trends and cost analysis activities.
• Resolves dispute resolutions and protests.
• May initiate and approve emergency purchases.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees