Purchaser II - Procurement Division

About the role

Performs basic purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves preparing specifications and product tabulations; reviewing bids and preparing award recommendations; preparing reports and maintaining purchasing records. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities.

Responsibilities

• Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors.
• Arranges for demonstrations of new equipment and evaluates equipment performance.
• Prepares specifications and assists with specification revisions.
• Presents new specifications to specification committee.
• Writes technical equipment, material or service specifications and works with user to evaluate requirements for the items to be purchased.
• Affords assistance in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased.
• Compares features to user needs, checks inventory records for product availability and suggests alternative solutions.
• Collaborates on execution of relocation, acquisition, lease and/or condemnation papers with Department payment processing personnel, property owners and title companies for commitment and closure.
• Coordinates the division purchasing program which includes preparing purchase requisitions and monitoring equipment/supply inventory records and service contracts.
• Expedites delivery of products to customers and payments to vendors.
• Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services.
• Maintains automated inventory of certain categories of equipment.
• Maintains files on product literature, requisitions, purchase orders and correspondence.
• Makes spot and emergency purchases.
• Maintains equipment budget information/expenditures and equipment/supply inventory records and service contracts.
• Performs a variety of administrative functions.
• 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 purchase requisitions for contract and open market purchases.
• Prepares specification tabulations which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature and data and comparing features to users needs.
• Recommends new item stockage in Regional Supply Centers to support Division requirements.
• Responsible for the achievement of established Historically Underutilized Business participation goals.
• Responsible for work activities supporting the purchase of equipment, commodities and services.
• Tabulates bids and prepares recommendations.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: None required (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Technical specification writing Mainframe systems and operations Inventory/stock control procedures 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 Scheduling work assignments Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups Preparing technical/statistical reports Evaluating new equipment performance The use of basic mathematical fundamentals Coordinating labor, materials and equipment Evaluating products, equipment and material Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems Ability to Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Sedentary Work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Light Work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs 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

Conditions of Employment

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions. Individuals who hold certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer certification may be delegated signature authority under department policy.

Position Information

Are you interested in starting a meaningful career in an integral role with Texas' largest agency? Do you enjoy reading, researching, and solving problems on paper that result in tangible, real world outcomes? If so, then a purchasing position in the Procurement Division may be for you. This is a fast paced office environment where we create over 20,000 contracts annually, with often repetitive and detailed documentation processes. This requires individual discipline and persistence to achieve success. We are currently seeking purchasers to support our customers with processing request, creating and overseeing solicitations, evaluating and awarding bids, and issuing contracts. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete multiple assignments within short time frames while paying attention to detail. Work location: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

Benefits And Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990. Additional Applicant Information