Senior Purchaser — Air Quality & Environmental Procurement

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Purchaser to support the Air Monitoring Division in procuring technical equipment, materials, supplies and services while ensuring compliance with state purchasing regulations.

The role involves handling complex requisitions, bid support, and AP/USAS/CAPPS data reconciliation, with emphasis on timely funds management and adherence to guidelines. Standard business hours apply with potential for division-specific scheduling.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and processing complex requisitions for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and/or merchandise.
• Experience interpreting and translating state procurement laws and regulations and applying guidelines to implement purchases.
• Experience utilizing various procurement methods to obtain goods/services, i.e. ProCard/Credit Card, Purchaser Order, etc.
• Experience with the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).
• Basic Texas Purchase (BTP) or Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to the purchase of technical equipment, materials, supplies and services to include: researching suppliers; assisting with solicitations and evaluating bids; assisting with developing, preparing and revising bid specifications; monitoring the receipt of goods and preparing receiving reports; interpreting purchasing policies, procedures and advising staff regarding state and agency purchasing regulations.
• Review invoices to ensure sufficient funding is available and submit invoices timely to ensure compliance with Prompt Payment Law; reconcile division purchases and ensure accuracy of accounting databases such as Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll Personnel System (CAPPS); prepare procurement form change requests to ensure proper utilization of funds; verify the outstanding encumbrances and initiate the appropriate methods for correcting errors or liquidating remaining funds; work with division budget staff to ensure proper and timely use of funds.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing guidelines and the Prompt Payment Law related to purchases made with ProCard; when needed, provide guidance to other division cardholders; and ensure all necessary documents are submitted in a timely manner.
• Review, approve, and track division purchases; maintain spreadsheets, databases, and files to include documentation related to each purchase.

Skills

Complex requisitions

Interpreting procurement laws

Procurement methods (ProCard, Purchas​

Education

High school diploma + 4 years procurement experience

Five years of administrative capacity with purchasing responsibilities

BTP or CTCD certification

Tools

CAPPS

Job description

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is seeking an experienced Purchaser to support the Air Monitoring Division in procuring technical equipment, materials, supplies and services while ensuring compliance with state purchasing regulations.

The role involves handling complex requisitions, bid support, and AP/USAS/CAPPS data reconciliation, with emphasis on timely funds management and adherence to guidelines. Standard business hours apply with potential for division-specific scheduling.