OAG - Procurement& Operations | Purchaser IV

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Procurement and Contract Operations Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Purchaser whose work will involve advanced purchasing and procurement work. The role will involve planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for the purchasing of commodities and services; preparing and compiling procurement documents; and monitoring and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.

The purchaser may work as a lead by reviewing the work of and providing direction to others. The OAG is a dynamic state agency with more than 4,000 employees throughout Texas and provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

• Coordinates and prepares, reviews, tracks and processes purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and controls the entire competitive solicitation lifecycle for goods and services and requests for quotes.
• Develops complex bid specifications for large-dollar goods and services, including conferring with vendors and agency staff, to ensure that items to be purchased are accurately and completely described.
• Coordinates the negotiation of contracts and recommends contract awards.
• Coordinates and/or develops purchasing program guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, or regulations.
• Coordinates and/or establishes purchasing goals and objectives.
• Requisition s and orders merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Initiates and approves emergency purchases.
• Prepares final solicitation documents or contracts for appropriate routing for management approval and for release to vendor.
• Maintains procurement files to ensure compliance with all state and federal procurement rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Confers with management and advises them of the status and progress of procurements.
• May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

• Minimum qualifications:
• Education:
  
  Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred; experience in purchasing, contract development, business, or accounting may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of full-time experience working in purchasing, contract development, business, or accounting.
• Experience in executing the solicitation life‑cycle: solicitation development, evaluation of vendor responses through award.
• Experience providing customer service in a professional environment.
• Experience using word processing, e‑mail and spreadsheet software packages.
• Required certification:
  Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures; state procurement principles and practices; assigned commodities and products on the open market; supply sources; and the principles of business administration and accounting.
• Skills:
  
  handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Skills:
  
  effective oral and written communication.
• Skills:
  
  exercising sound judgment and effective decision making.
• Skills:
  
  analyzing needs and recommending solutions.
• Skills:
  
  organizing and prioritizing workload effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Skills:
  
  problem solving.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively…