PUCT, Purchaser (Purchaser III - IV)

About Agency Operations

The Agency Operations division is the administrative backbone of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). It comprises Agency Counsel, Central Records, Library, Financial Resources, Human Resources, Facilities, Information Technology, and Learning and Development, each playing an integral role in the agency’s daily functions.

Division Overview

• Central Records: Receives and processes filing submissions for cases before the Commission, assists customers and utility representatives, and reviews documents for compliance with privacy laws.
• Library: Provides a research collection of books, periodicals, technical standards, legislative documents, and online databases related to law, energy regulation, electricity, water, telecommunications, engineering, and utility finance.
• Financial Resources: Ensures compliance with Texas state laws, Comptroller requirements, and legislative mandates while handling the Commission’s financial activities.
• Human Resources: Manages recruitment, staffing, classification, compensation, benefits, employee relations, diversity, and training programs.
• Information Technology: Supports internal business systems, computing infrastructure, and information security through three teams: Technology Support and Operations, Application Development, and Information Security.
• Learning and Development: Offers professional development options, a learning platform, and knowledge‑sharing sessions to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate, purchase, and procure goods and services in accordance with agency procurement policies, procedures, guides, and applicable state laws.
• Review and process requisitions and prepare procurement documents.
• Coordinate with vendors and agency staff to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Maintain accurate procurement records.
• Respond to inquiries related to purchasing and procurement processes.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with procurement regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Purchaser III: Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field; at least 1 year of full‑time experience purchasing goods and services; certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) to be obtained within six months of employment.
• Purchaser IV: Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field; at least 2 years of full‑time experience as a purchaser; current certification as a CTCD or CTCM; additional experience may substitute for education on a year‑for‑year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Current certification as a CTCD or CTCM.
• Experience working in a public‑sector or Texas state‑agency procurement environment.
• Experience applying Texas Comptroller purchasing procedures or statewide procurement rules.
• Experience with the Centralized Accounting & Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Work Schedule

The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule per the PUCT Alternative Work Schedule Policy, subject to business needs and management discretion. New hires may telecommute after 30 days (up to one day per week) and after 90 days (up to two days per week) with supervisor approval; supervisors may require more frequent on‑site presence for training or performance needs.

Veterans Preference

Veterans, reservists, or guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or related duties that meet the agency’s criteria are given preference in the hiring process.

Benefits

The PUCT offers a competitive benefits package. For a detailed overview, please visit https://www.puc.texas.gov/HumanResources/Home/Benefits.