OAG - Procurement & Contract OPS | Purchaser IV | 25-0003

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs highly complex (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; compiling solicitation documents and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. May serve as lead worker providing direction to others.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Purchases supplies and equipment of specialized nature within assigned classifications.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and controls the entire competitive solicitation lifecycle for goods and services and requests for quotes.
• Requisitions and orders merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and
  
  monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Responsible for assigning work to staff, on behalf of the Manager
• Develops and provides training regarding procurement processes to both internal and external stakeholders
• Assists in the development of program guidelines, procedures, and policies; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Initiates, approves, and processes emergency purchases.
• Prepares, reviews, and tracks purchase orders.
• Negotiates contracts and recommends annual contract awards.
• Responsible for preparing final solicitation documents or contracts for appropriate routing for management approval and for release to vendor.
• Maintains procurement files to ensure compliance with all state and federal procurement rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Confers with management and advises them of the status and progress of procurements
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: purchasing, accounting, or other business functions
• Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: purchasing, accounting, or other business functions
• Required Certification: Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures; state procurement principles and practices; assigned commodities and products on the open market; supply sources; and the principles of business administration and accounting.
• Experience with a solicitation life-cycle: solicitation development, evaluation of vendor responses through award.
• Experience providing customer service in a professional environment
• Experience using word processing, E-mail and spreadsheet software packages
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Skill in analyzing needs and recommending solutions
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload effectively and meeting deadlines
• Skill in problem solving
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER