PurchaserIV

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