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. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete multiple assignments within short time frames, while paying attention to detail, and organizing and prioritizing all aspects of their work assignments. 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.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs basic purchasing functions for the Procurement Division Purchase Order Monitoring Team (PMT). Work involves research, study and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies and services. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and services.

Essential Duties:

• Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports.
  
• 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.
  
• Responsible for the achievement of established Historically Underutilized Business participation goals.
  
• Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts
  
• Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors.
  
• Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased.
  
• Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services.
  
• Maintains files on product literature, requisitions, purchase orders and correspondence.
  
• Makes spot and emergency purchases.
  
• 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 specifications and SOW which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature and tabulating and comparing features to user needs.
  
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in related 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).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer Certification within (12) months of the date of hire.

Competencies:

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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
  
• Light work: 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; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information