Purchaser IV Contracts and Procurement (023036)

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Accounting Business Administration Public
Administration or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in
excess of the required three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an
accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Three years full-time wage-earning purchasing or technical program support experience.

3. Experience in state or governmental purchasing and supply preferred.

* Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certificate
within twelve (12) months of the date of employment.

Must maintain valid certification(s) for continued employment in position.

Selected applicants without required certification(s) must sign a Credential Contingency
Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure
to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment.
Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an
employees separation from employment or acceptance of another position.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures purchasing sources prices market
factors product characteristics and general and technical specifications.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes related to
purchasing.

3. Knowledge of automated purchasing management systems.

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.

5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

6. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public

7. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

10. Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

12. Skill to research compile organize and present statistical information.

13. Skill to analyze bids and determine best value.

14. Skill to organize assign and review the work of others.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend
repeatedly identify colors hear with aid see write count read speak analyze alphabetize
lift and carry under 15 lbs. perceive depth operate a motor vehicle and operate motor
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects radiant and electrical energy working closely with others working alone working
protracted or irregular hours and traveling by car van bus and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines tools devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment calculator copier fax machine telephone dolly and
automobile.

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly complex purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning organizing
coordinating and preparing bid specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing
procurement documents; and maintaining detailed records of items purchased received prepared
and issued. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Purchases goods and services of a highly technical and advanced nature within assigned
commodity classifications.

B. Reviews specifications for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements working
with agency representatives and vendors to secure full descriptions to be used as a basis for
bids on commodities with assigned classifications; coordinates reviews and distributes formal
and informal bid solicitations to include Invitation for Bids (IFB) Request for Offers (RFO) and
Request for Proposals (RFP); prepares and reviews bid tabulations; analyzes bids to determine
best value; and negotiates and recommends annual contract awards.

C. Corresponds with other agency representatives and vendors regarding purchase requirements
delivery and quality of merchandise; monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to
purchasing; assists in developing standard specifications; assists in preparing and revising
specifications; assists in the development of purchasing procedures; and provides technical
assistance and interpretation of purchasing policies and procedures to agency staff.

D. Assists in overseeing purchasing staff in acquisition functions to include planning pre-scheduling and approving specifications and the preparation and distribution of bid solicitations
and bid tabulations; and reviews the preparation of purchase orders and the establishment and
administration of annual contracts.

E. Organizes assigns and reviews the work of others; and provides training in the program area.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms email mail or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories which include job titles name of employer dates of employment supervisors name and phone number and a description of duties performed and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided your application may be rejected as incomplete

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. *

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
PH
EMAIL

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex religion age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.