Purchaser II Contracts and Procurement Contracts and Procurement Division 51 35)

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.

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine purchasing and procurement work. Work involves purchasing and procuring commodities equipment and services in accordance with guidelines rules policies and laws. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Purchases goods and services within assigned commodity classes on the open market or by contract.

B. Reviews specifications with agency representatives to secure full descriptions to be used as a basis for bids on commodities within assigned workload; prepares and distributes solicitations; prepares and reviews bid tabulations; analyzes bids to determine best value; and prepares and issues purchase orders.

C. Corresponds with other agency representatives and vendors regarding purchase requirements delivery and quality of merchandise.

D. Maintains electronic and paper files as required for purchasing record keeping and other material to document purchasing activities.

E. Expands and revises existing procurements; and maintains and reviews purchasing records and other material to document purchasing and contracting activities.

F. Ability to perform arithmetical computations to evaluate bids and develop methods and procedures for locating supply sources.

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

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

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
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EMAIL

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 Business Administration Public Administration or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Purchasing or technical program support experience preferred.

3. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing spreadsheet database or presentation software programs preferred.

4. Must have or be able to obtain the 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 and general and technical specifications preferred.

2. Knowledge of automated purchasing management systems preferred.

3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes preferred.

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 maintain effective working relationships with vendors suppliers and agency staff.

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

9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

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

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

12. Skill to analyze bids and determine best value.

13. Skill to communicate effectively via spoken email or written communication.

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.