Purchaser V-VII

Texas General Land Office; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Retirement plan options

Medical insurance

Job summary

The Texas General Land Office seeks experienced Purchasers V–VII in the Financial Management Department to lead complex procurements, craft detailed specifications, and guide the full lifecycle of contracting—from posting to ESBD to award. Roles require independence, initiative, and strict adherence to state procurement laws.

Responsibilities include coordinating CAPPS requisitions, managing PO balances, and supporting Public Information Requests, with potential shift flexibility for disaster

Qualifications

• CTPM or CTCD certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field preferred.
• 4–6 years of purchasing/contract development experience depending on level.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage complex procurements from IFBs to RFQs and contract award.
• Prepare detailed specifications and oversee bid processes and cost analyses.
• Maintain records, ensure compliance, and respond to information requests.

Skills

Procurement planning

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor evaluation

Education

CTPM or CTCD certification

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or related field

Tools

CAPPS requisitions

Texas SmartBuy

ESBD

SPD procurement systems

Job description

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is seeking a Purchaser V - VII for the Financial Management Department of the agency.

Purchaser V - performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and managing the purchase of commodities and services, preparing and managing procurement documents, and monitoring and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May fully perform highly complex purchasing/procurement work.

Purchaser VI - Performs advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and managing the purchase of commodities and services, preparing and managing procurement documents, and monitoring and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May independently perform the most complex purchasing/procurement work.

Purchaser VII - Performs highly advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and managing the purchase of commodities and services, preparing and managing procurement documents, and monitoring and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May provide strategic direction and oversight of highly complex procurement work.

All - Duties as assigned may include, but are not limited to, actively participating in and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require working an alternate shift schedule and/or reporting to an alternate location.

Our Mission:

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

Purchaser V -

• Processes CAPPS requisitions for routine goods and services, solicitations, grants, and non-competitive contracts. Executes emergency and proprietary purchases in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Manages procurement card requests, ensuring all transactions meet established compliance and documentation requirements. Coordinates purchases through the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), including reviewing and drafting detailed specifications and proprietary justification letters. Ensures adherence to purchasing requirements for commodities and services available through set-aside programs, as well as term, DIR, and TXMAS contracts. Issues purchase orders (POs) through Texas SmartBuy and CAPPS to support timely and compliant procurement activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages complex procurements for goods and services, preparing detailed specifications for Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Offers (RFOs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). Oversees the full solicitation lifecycle from development through contract execution, including posting to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), facilitating evaluation team meetings, compiling scoring matrices, conducting cost analyses, reviewing vendor responses, determining best value, and preparing award recommendations. Ensures all procurement activities comply with agency policies, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) requirements, and applicable statutory regulations. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders throughout every phase of the procurement cycle to maintain accuracy, ensure compliance, and support timely and effective contract execution.
• Manages purchase order (PO) balances to ensure alignment with associated contracts, amendments, and budgetary requirements. Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all procurement activities. Ensures procurement files are organized and retained in accordance with applicable records retention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the coordination and fulfillment of Public Information Requests, ensuring accuracy and timely response. Serves as the backup Procurement Card Administrator, supporting procurement card operations and ensuring continuity of services and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Purchaser VI -

• Plans, coordinates, and manages complex procurements for goods and services, preparing detailed specifications for Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Offers (RFOs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). Oversee the full solicitation lifecycle from development through contract execution, including posting to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), facilitating evaluation team meetings, compiling scoring matrices, conducting cost analyses, reviewing vendor responses, determining best value, and preparing award recommendations. Ensures all procurement activities comply with agency policies, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) requirements, and applicable statutory regulations. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders throughout every phase of the procurement cycle to maintain accuracy, ensure compliance, and support timely and effective contract execution.
• Processes CAPPS requisitions for routine goods and services, solicitations, grants, and non-competitive contracts. Executes emergency and proprietary purchases in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Manages procurement card requests, ensuring all transactions meet established compliance and documentation requirements. Coordinates purchases through the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), including reviewing and drafting detailed specifications and proprietary justification letters. Ensures adherence to purchasing requirements for commodities and services available through set-aside programs, as well as term, DIR, and TXMAS contracts. Issues purchase orders (POs) through Texas SmartBuy and CAPPS to support timely and compliant procurement activities.
• Manages purchase order (PO) balances to ensure alignment with associated contracts, amendments, and budgetary requirements. Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all procurement activities. Ensures procurement files are organized and retained in accordance with applicable records retention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the coordination and fulfillment of Public Information Requests, ensuring accuracy and timely response. Serves as the back up to the agency leasing liaison.

Purchaser VII -

• Plans, coordinates, and manages complex procurements for goods and services, preparing detailed specifications for Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Offers (RFOs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). Oversee the full solicitation lifecycle from development through contract execution, including posting to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), facilitating evaluation team meetings, compiling scoring matrices, conducting cost analyses, reviewing vendor responses, determining best value, and preparing award recommendations. Ensures all procurement activities comply with agency policies, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) requirements, and applicable statutory regulations. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders throughout every phase of the procurement cycle to maintain accuracy, ensure compliance, and support timely and effective contract execution.
• Processes CAPPS requisitions for routine goods and services, solicitations, grants, and non-competitive contracts. Executes emergency and proprietary purchases in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Manages procurement requests, ensuring all transactions meet established compliance and documentation requirements. Coordinates purchases through the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), including reviewing and drafting detailed specifications and proprietary justification letters. Ensures adherence to purchasing requirements for commodities and services available through set-aside programs, as well as term, DIR, and TXMAS contracts. Issues purchase orders (POs) through Texas SmartBuy and CAPPS to support timely and compliant procurement activities.
• Manages purchase order (PO) balances to ensure alignment with associated contracts, amendments, and budgetary requirements. Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all procurement activities. Ensures procurement files are organized and retained in accordance with applicable records retention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors legal and regulatory requirements and assists in updating internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with changes in state and federal mandates. Supports the coordination and fulfillment of Public Information Requests, ensuring accuracy and timely response. Provides training and guidance to staff on purchasing and procurement policies and procedures to promote consistency, compliance, and best practices across the agency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CTPM (Certified Texas Procurement Manager) or CTCD (Certified Texas Contract Developer) certification required.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Salary and classification are dependent on the following qualifications:
• Purchaser V: Four (4) years full-time experience in purchasing and/or contract development work including experience with procurement of goods and services.
• Purchaser VI: Five (5) years full-time experience in purchasing and/or contract development work including experience with procurement of goods and services.
• Purchaser VII: Six (6) years full-time experience in purchasing and/or contract development work including experience with procurement of goods and services.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Certification may not be substituted and is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Full-time experience in purchasing work for a Texas state agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of state procurement methods; statewide purchasing programs; emergency and proprietary purchasing requirements; as well as procurement systems; policies; and compliance standards.

Skill in managing complex procurements; developing detailed specifications and solicitation documents; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies; effectively using procurement and related systems.

Ability to independently manage procurement processes; exercise sound judgement in complex and time sensitive situations; maintain audit ready documentation and ensure compliance; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; and provide technical guidance on procurement policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees' premiums and 25% for eligible dependents
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans:

Property Management and Procurement.