Purchaser III - Procurement Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sces

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is seeking a Purchaser III to support the Procurement Division and its mission of purchasing the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time and price for Texans. The role offers onsite work across TxDOT locations including Austin, with responsibilities in research, evaluation, requisitions, and supplier coordination.

Applicants need 1 year of purchasing experience and a valid driver’s license; CTCD certification is required or must be

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate is detailed oriented, fast paced, an effective communicator and focused on customer service.
• 1 year experience in purchasing.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) OR must obtain the CTCD certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical purchasing functions for the Department, including research, study and evaluation of commodities, supplies and services.
• Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of goods and services.
• Develops specifications and Statements of Work (SOW) and evaluates requirements with users.
• Coordinates reports, prepares requisitions for term contracts and open market purchases.
• Represents the Department at meetings and supports bid reviews and supplier communications.

Skills

Detail oriented

Fast paced

Effective communicator

Customer service

Job description

Job Description - Purchaser III - Procurement Division (2602382)

Job Description

Purchaser III - Procurement Division - ( 2602382 )

Position Information

Seeking an experienced professional to join the Procurement Division at Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT). At TxDOT, people are the Department’s most important customer, asset, and resource. The well-being, safety, and quality of life for Texans and the traveling public are of the utmost concern to the Department. We focus on relationship building, customer service, and partnerships.

The role of the Purchaser III is to assist the TxDOT Procurement Division in its purchasing mission "to purchase the right quality, in the right quantity, at the right time, at the right price, from the right supplier, in the most effective manner to obtain the best value for the state."

The ideal candidate is detailed oriented, fast paced, an effective communicator and focused on customer service.

Work location: The selected candidates' work location may be headquartered in TxDOT - Stassney Campus (Austin, TX) or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

Minimum Salary

42,976.00

Maximum Salary

64,469.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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 technical purchasing functions for the Department. 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. Work requires contact with other governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• 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 (CPA).
• 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 statements of work (SOW) which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature and tabulating and comparing features to user needs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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 be Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) OR Must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Developer Certification within 18 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
• State rules, laws and procedures associated with expediting, ordering and purchasing
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Developing and giving presentations
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• 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
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing technical/statistical reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Evaluating new equipment performance

Ability to

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.

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.