Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Purchaser III - Procurement Division

Are you interested in putting your mind to work, solving problems for diverse stakeholders, and turning requests and plans into concrete detail on paper? 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 that require individual discipline and persistence to achieve success. We are currently seeking purchasers to support our customers with processing requisitions, creating and overseeing solicitations, evaluating and awarding bids, and creating contracts. The Procurement Division offers flexible work hours, continuing education and training, and the opportunity to work on a range of subjects with many different groups of employees within TxDOT. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

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 In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Performs technical purchasing functions for the Department. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and services. Work requires contact with other governmental and private entities. Develops and writes technical equipment, material specifications and/or service statements of work (SOW) and works with the user to evaluate requirements for the items or services to be purchased.

Makes field visits to districts and divisions to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and services and arranges for demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and supplies.

Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services.

Prepares requisitions for term contract and open market purchases and makes delegated purchases.

Represents the Department at various meetings and may serve as a member of one of the division specification committees.

Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts

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.

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Related experience and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience: 1 year experience in purchasing. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer Certification (CTCD) within 12 months of the date of hire.

Considerable knowledge of: Research and analysis methodologies Technical specification writing 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 Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Developing and giving presentations Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Scheduling work assignments Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external Using basic mathematical fundamentals Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment Evaluating products, equipment and material Analyzing and organizing business and technical data Preparing technical/statistical reports Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Evaluating new equipment performance Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management

Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 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;

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