DPS - IOD - Purchaser IV - 1933

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a senior procurement professional to handle highly complex purchasing, contract development, and procurement policy guidance across agency facilities statewide.

Responsibilities include leading meetings, negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring team members. The role may include telecommuting options depending on division needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of purchasing or contract development experience.
• CTCD/CTCM certifications or ability to obtain within eleven months of hire.
• Knowledge of TXDPS and state/federal regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement-related meetings (kick-off, pre-proposal, post-award).
• Participate in dispute resolutions and protests.
• Explain procurement policies to stakeholders and ensure contract administration compliance.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate renewals/solicitations.
• Develop supporting documentation for emergency, disaster, grant purchases.
• Monitor regulatory requirements related to procurement.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration/Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Performs highly complex (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work for the agency. Work involves processing purchases and delivery of various types of commodities and services, including unusual and complex goods and services for agency facilities statewide; and preparing and/or reviewing technical specifications and complex procurement documents for a variety of goods and services. Trains others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.

Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Coordinates and facilitates procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, team briefings, and evaluation scorings.
• 2. Actively participates in dispute resolutions and protests.
• 3. Conveys advanced knowledge of procurement to internal and external stakeholders regarding contract administration, policies, and procedures.
• 4. Coordinates development and negotiation of contracts.
• 5. Coordinates research and development of supporting documentation for emergency, disaster declaration, proprietary, or grant purchases to ensure compliance.
• 6. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and contracting.
• 7. Prepares and reviews solicitations and awards to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
• 8. Coordinates with Division on existing contract actions for renewals, amendments, extensions, and/or new solicitations.
• 9. Processes assignments within established SLAs or Acquisition Schedules.
• 10. Conducts needs assessments to determine requirements for the purchase of goods or services.
• 11. May serve as a senior team member, occasionally providing direction to others.
• 12. Attends work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• 13. Performs other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:

Education -

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent is required. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.

Experience -

Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in purchasing or contract development work. State purchasing experience preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification -

If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) are required for this position or attainment of both certifications within eleven (11) months of hire. Must maintain valid certification for continued employment in position.

Regulatory Knowledge

Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of procurement regulations, policies and procedures, and community resources. Knowledge of and skill in interpreting and applying state and federal laws and regulations.

Technology

Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems and be able to learn new software/systems. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Interpersonal Skills

Must exercise excellent interpersonal skills - position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain effective working/professional relationships with external and internal customers. Ability to effectively lead others.

Organizational and Prioritization Skills

Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi- demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness, or professionalism.

Presentation/Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include complex correspondence drafting, English composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals. Must possess skills to effectively negotiate features of a contract.

Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail

Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships, and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems. Must be skilled to effectively evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with contract requirements.

Confidentiality and Protected Information

Must be able to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance, and dissemination of information.

Safety

Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.

Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel

Ability to travel overnight, in-state up to 5%. Availability for after-hour and weekend work is required. This position may have the ability to telecommute based on the needs of the division/agency.

PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch;
• Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
• Ability to transfer weights of up to fifteen (15) pounds anticipated for this position;
• Driving requirements: Occasional, five percent (5%).
  

Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.

A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.

Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.

State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.