State Purchaser

The role supports a state agency that helps Texas communities thrive by funding local housing, community development, and essential public assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end purchasing operations for essential state programs.
• Process requisitions and orders for commodities and services using established state guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Review requisitions for completeness and regulatory compliance prior to processing IFBs, RFPs, RFOs, and RFQs.
• Prepare, review, and track purchase orders and contracts through completion.
• Reconcile invoices and process them for accurate payment.
• Monitor legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing, procurement, and contract management.
• Prepare and present detailed reports regarding procurement and contract statuses.

Requirements

• Proven knowledge of state purchasing methods, procurement practices, supply sources, and basic business accounting.
• Ability to interpret complex state regulations, process purchase orders, and track contract lifecycles.
• Strong communication skills to present clear status updates to agency leaders.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) credential is highly preferred but not required.

Pay

$34.00 - $41.00/hour (Dependent on CTCD certification: $41.00/hour for active Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD); $34.00/hour for non-certified candidates).

Schedule

• Length of Engagement: 3 months (ASAP – November).
• Days/Hours: Monday – Friday, standard business hours (40 hours/week).
• Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
• Weekly payments through direct deposit.

All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.