Purchaser – Hybrid Public Sector Procurement

Public Utility Commission of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is seeking a Purchaser to support agency procurement activities across divisions. You will research, evaluate, and purchase goods and services in line with state policies, prepare procurement documents, and coordinate with vendors and staff to ensure compliance.

This full-time role offers a stable environment, standard business hours, and opportunities to develop expertise with CAPPS and Texas procurement rules while contributing to public service and

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business administration/public administration/accounting or related field.
• Bachelors degree in business administration/public administration/accounting or related field.
• Certification CTCD/CTCM must be obtained within six months of employment (CTCD/CTCM preferred).
• Experience in public sector procurement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Vendor management

Regulatory knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Associates degree in business administration/public administration/accounting or related field

Bachelors degree in business administration/public administration/accounting or related field

Certification: CTCD/CTCM

Tools

CAPPS

Procurement policies & procedures

Job description

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is seeking a Purchaser to support agency procurement activities across divisions. You will research, evaluate, and purchase goods and services in line with state policies, prepare procurement documents, and coordinate with vendors and staff to ensure compliance.

This full-time role offers a stable environment, standard business hours, and opportunities to develop expertise with CAPPS and Texas procurement rules while contributing to public service and