Senior Purchaser (III–V) – Flexible Hours & Growth

Taleo; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Purchaser III/IV/V to manage requisitions, open market purchases, and term contracts. Responsibilities include developing SOWs, conducting market research, evaluating bids, and coordinating with multiple districts and vendors.

The role offers flexible hours, training, and opportunities across Texas districts. Salary ranges for Purchaser III–V are provided, with on-site locations across the state.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing/procurement processes.
• Ability to develop specifications and SOWs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares requisitions for term contracts and open market purchases.
• Develops specifications and SOWs, conducts market research and supplier comparison.
• Coordinates reports and maintains procurement files.
• Supports bid evaluations and award recommendations.
• Liaises between districts, divisions, and vendors.

Skills

Procurement

Market research

Vendor relations

Documentation

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Purchaser III/IV/V to manage requisitions, open market purchases, and term contracts. Responsibilities include developing SOWs, conducting market research, evaluating bids, and coordinating with multiple districts and vendors.

The role offers flexible hours, training, and opportunities across Texas districts. Salary ranges for Purchaser III–V are provided, with on-site locations across the state.