OAG - Procurement amp; Contract OPS | Purchaser III |

General Description: The Procurement and Contract Operations Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Purchaser that performs complex (journey-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for the purchase of commodities and services; preparing and compiling procurement documents; and monitoring and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and/or prepares, reviews, tracks, and processes purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and controls the entire competitive solicitation lifecycle for goods and services and requests for quotes.
• Coordinates the negotiation of contracts and recommends contract awards.
• Coordinates and/or develops purchasing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, or regulations.
• Coordinates and/or establishes purchasing goals and objectives.
• Requisitions and orders merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Initiates and approves emergency purchases.
• Prepares final solicitation documents or contracts for appropriate routing for management approval and for release to vendor.
• Maintains procurement files to ensure compliance with all state and federal procurement rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Confers with management and advises them of the status and progress of procurements.
• May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.
• Maintains effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Works in person at assigned OAG work location, performs all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace, and collaborates in-person with coworkers (e.g., training, mentoring).
• Arranges for personal transportation for business-related travel.
• Works more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
• Lifts and relocates up to 30 lbs.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred; experience in purchasing, contract development, business, or accounting may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• One year of full-time experience in purchasing, contract development, business, or accounting.
• Experience executing the solicitation life-cycle: solicitation development, evaluation of vendor responses through award.
• Experience providing customer service in a professional environment.
• Experience using word processing, email, and spreadsheet software packages.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures; state procurement principles and practices; assigned commodities and products on the open market; supply sources; and the principles of business administration and accounting.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Skill in analyzing needs and recommending solutions.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload effectively.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).

Benefits

OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits. View benefits at a glance.