Purchaser - Agency Operations/Financial Resources

Public Utility Commission of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Utility Commission of Texas seeks an experienced Purchaser to support the Financial Resources department in buying goods and services in line with agency policies and state laws.

You will review requisitions, prepare procurement documents, coordinate with vendors and staff, and maintain accurate records. The role offers on-site work with room to apply initiative and judgment in a structured public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing goods and services and knowledge of state purchasing guidelines.
• Certification as CTCD and CTCM must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Familiarity with CAPPS and public sector procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Purchaser in procuring goods and services in compliance with policies and laws.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and ensure alignment with guidelines and statutes.
• Coordinate procurement activities with divisions and vendors to meet needs.
• Prepare and review bids, invitations, and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Process orders, track status, and maintain procurement records.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Procurement policy knowledge

Contract development

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in business/public administration/accounting

CTCD/CTCM certification within 6 months

Tools

CAPPS

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Perform complex to advanced purchasing and procurement work in the Financial Resources department.

Responsibilities include researching, evaluating, purchasing, and procuring goods and services in accordance

with agency procurement policies, procedures, guides, and applicable state laws. Work involves reviewing and

processing requisitions, preparing procurement documents, coordinating with vendors and agency staff, and

maintaining accurate procurement records. Responds to inquiries related to purchasing and procurement

processes and assists in monitoring compliance. Work under general to limited supervision, with moderate to

considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Senior Purchaser in the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment in compliance with agency policies and state purchasing guidelines.
• Review and confirm accuracy of requisitions for merchandise, supplies, and equipment in accordance with guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Review and confirm the accuracy and completeness of requisitions, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and policies.
• Coordinate procurement activities with agency divisions and vendors to meet purchasing needs.
• Prepare and review bids, bid invitations, and purchase orders for accuracy, appropriate terminology, and clearly defined specifications.
• Process purchase orders and change orders; provide order status updates to internal stakeholders.
• Track and monitor the status of requisitions and purchase orders.
• Review and tabulate bid responses to assist in identifying the lowest and best value bids.
• Verify invoice accuracy by matching receiving reports with purchase orders to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and maintain records and documentation for purchasing and procurement activities.
• Prepares and submit various statutorily required reports related to purchasing activities.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date electronic filing system of all purchasing documents.
• Assist in monitoring changes in legal and regulatory requirements related to procurement.
• May assist in preparing and submitting HUB and other procurement-related reporting requirements.
• May assist in verifying compliance with purchase order terms during the invoice review process.
• May assist with emergency purchases and obtaining vendor quotes as needed.
• May assist with complex solicitations and contract documentation under the director of the Senior Purchaser.
• Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
• Demonstrate a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement, support to other members of the staff and team, and respond professionally to constructive feedback from others, while upholding the PUC’s mission and core values.
• Adhere to all PUC personnel policies and division procedures and perform other work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Purchaser III: Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or a related field and a minimum of one (1) year of full-time work experience involving the purchase of goods and services. Certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

EFECTIVE DATE: 08/17/2026

• Purchaser IV: Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting or a related field, a minimum of two (2) years of full-time work experience as a Purchaser, and current certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
• Additional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or a related field.
• Current certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
• Experience working in a public sector or Texas state agency procurement environment.
• Experience applying the Texas Comptroller’s purchasing procedures or statewide procurement rules in a procurement role.
• Experience with the Centralized Accounting & Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).