Purchaser I - Contracts and Procurement - Huntsville (032001 032003 032004)

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 entry-level purchasing and procurement work. Work involves purchasing and procuring commodities, equipment, and services using guidelines, rules, policies and laws. Works under close supervision with minimal 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 for amounts no greater than $10,000.00, along with term contracts and other TX SmartBuy procurements. 

B. Reviews specifications with agency representatives to secure full descriptions to be used as a basis for solicitations on commodities within assigned workload; prepares and distributes informal solicitations; prepares and reviews bid tabulations; analyzes bids; 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 files as required for purchasing record keeping and other material to document purchasing activities.

E. 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.

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, supervisor’s 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 (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

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 Auditor's Office

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training 

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 

2. Two years full-time, wage-earning procurement related job experience. Fifteen semester hours 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) may be substituted for each six months of experience. 

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

B. Knowledge and Skills 

1. Knowledge of purchasing methods and procedures preferred. 

2. Knowledge of automated purchasing management systems preferred. 

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

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

5. Skill to maintain effective working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and agency staff. 

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

7. Skill in problem-solving techniques. 

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

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

10. Skill to evaluate bids and compile reports for use in determining successful offer. 

11. Skill to communicate effectively via spoken, email, and 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.