Senior Purchaser — Public Sector Procurement

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is seeking a Purchaser IV to perform senior-level purchasing and procurement for the Administration Division, Purchasing Management. You will handle requisitions, bid processes, vendor communications, and contract compliance from Bush Building, Austin, TX.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years of accounting/purchasing experience, proficiency with Word/Excel, and the ability to work extra hours.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in accounting-related work or purchasing.
• Experience with MS Word and Excel.
• Willingness to work extra hours as required.
• CTCM/CTCD certification within one year is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform purchasing and procurement for agency needs.
• Manage bid invitations, review bids, and issue purchase orders.
• Verify requisitions for accuracy and compliance.
• Track requisitions and purchase orders in purchasing systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Bid evaluation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in business/public administration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is seeking a Purchaser IV to perform senior-level purchasing and procurement for the Administration Division, Purchasing Management. You will handle requisitions, bid processes, vendor communications, and contract compliance from Bush Building, Austin, TX.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3 years of accounting/purchasing experience, proficiency with Word/Excel, and the ability to work extra hours.