Texas Workforce Commission
Government
PurchaserIV
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“Purchaser IV at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Purchasing, Procurement. Perform purchasing and procurement work. Plan purchasing of commodities”
Industry & Context.
Must be a Texas resident, Willing to relocate to Texas
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years of experience in purchasing and procurement of goods and services
Nice to Have
Certified Texas Purchasing Manager or Certified Texas Contract Developer (must be obtained within six months of hiring if not previously obtained), Three (3) years of government purchasing experience in Texas, Experience drafting requests for proposals, requests for offers, requests for information, invitations for bid, sole source justifications, procurement templates and documents for procurements in a government purchasing office
What You'll Do.
Perform purchasing and procurement work
Plan purchasing of commodities
Coordinate purchasing of commodities
Prepare specifications for purchasing commodities
Prepare procurement documents
Monitor maintenance of detailed records of items purchased
Monitor maintenance of detailed records of items received
Monitor maintenance of detailed records of items prepared
Monitor maintenance of detailed records of items issued
Provide technical assistance on procurement methods
Provide technical assistance on procurement tools
Provide technical assistance on contract issues
Perform technical activities related to agency procurements
Perform research activities related to agency procurements
Perform planning activities related to agency procurements
Perform administrative activities related to agency procurements
Interview agency staff to elicit information
Develop strong scope of work
Identify appropriate procurement method
Describe deliverables
Identify meaningful performance measures
Assist in collection of materials for specifications
Assist in organization of materials for specifications
Assist in analysis of materials for specifications
Assist in preparation of materials for specifications
Resolve issues with vendors
Conduct surveys to determine appropriate specifications
Research to determine appropriate specifications
Review information on goods
Review information on services
Evaluate information on goods
Evaluate information on services
Develop solicitation instruments
Assist in developing project budgets
Evaluate market information on goods
Evaluate market information on services
Coordinate with program staff in planning
Coordinate with program staff in development
Coordinate with program staff in implementation
Coordinate with program staff in analysis
Coordinate with program staff in documentation
Recommend procurement options
Assist in developing policy manuals
Assist in developing procedure manuals
Perform related work as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Group collaboration; Weekly meetings
Communication Scope
Verbal skills; Written skills
Full Job Description
Who We Are: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a Purchaser IV to join our Business Operations Division, in the Purchasing and HUB Services unit. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is based out of 1117 Trinity St, Austin. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or be willing to relocate to Texas. Who You Are: The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written skills, excellent customer service, and must be a team player. You must live in or be willing to relocate to Texas to be considered for this position. The candidate will have the ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule and availability for weekly meetings and group collaboration in person and via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. What you Will Do: The Purchaser IV performs highly complex (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Provides technical assistance to program and administrative staff on procurement methods, tools, and contract issues. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. You Will be Trusted To: - Performs an array of technical, research, planning, and administrative activities related to agency procurements and contracts, including interviewing agency program and administrative staff to elicit the information needed to deve
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