Purchasing Manager - Procurement Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible schedules

Paid leave

Health premiums

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Career development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation's Procurement Division seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead statewide procurement operations, develop specifications and SOWs, and advise district and division personnel on purchasing procedures.

This role requires 5 years in purchasing (3 public) and 3 years supervisory experience, plus a valid TX driver's license; TxDOT emphasizes work-life balance and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; substitutions allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• 5 years purchasing experience, including 3 years public purchasing.
• 3 years supervisory/managerial experience; project lead may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with CPA, other agencies and divisions.
• Monitor automated systems and branch productivity for timely purchases.
• Plan and conduct statewide procurement activities and conferences.
• Represent the Department at meetings and respond to purchasing inquiries.
• Supervise development of specifications and statements of work; review before approval.

Skills

Compliance with state rules

Policy interpretation

Effective communication

Coordination of labor, materials

Resource management

Prioritization

Knowledge of expediting/purchasing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Oversees, plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of a purchasing branch consisting of several purchasing and/or support units engaged in the development of specifications and purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. Directs procurement operations throughout the State ensuring procurement activities are efficiently provided and coordinates activities between work units and external organizations. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and/or services. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties

• Coordinates work with other sections, divisions, districts, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) and other agencies.
• May monitor the development and/or maintenance of automated systems.
• Monitors branch and section productivity and makes any necessary workload adjustments to facilitate the prompt handling of purchase requests.
• Assists with planning, organizing and conducting portions of the annual statewide Procurement Division Conference.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Responds to inquiries regarding purchasing procedures or purchasing specifications from other agencies.
• Serves as a liaison and division contact in area of expertise and represents division at state and local level.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.
• Supervises the development of specifications and statements of work (SOWs) and reviews all new specifications and SOWs before approval.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years of experience in purchasing, which includes 3 years public purchasing. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Cert TX Contract Mgr (CTCM)
• Cert TX Contract Dev (CTCD)

Competencies

• Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Communicate effectively for maintaining successful working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Managing financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Extensive knowledge of state rules and procedures associated with expediting, ordering, purchasing and warehousing, laws, policies and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Position Information

TxDOT’s Procurement Division is looking for a Purchasing Manager. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place!

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

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.

Job

General Servs/Contracts/Purch

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Manager

Job Posting

Aug 19, 2026, 6:03:52 PM

State Job Title/s

Manager VI

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Applicant Information

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.