Purchaser II - Procurement Division

Purchaser II
- Procurement Division

Are you interested in starting a meaningful career in an integral role with Texas' largest agency? Do you enjoy reading, researching, and solving problems on paper that result in tangible, real world outcomes? If so, then a purchasing position in the Procurement Division may be for you. This is a fast paced office environment where we create over 20,000 contracts annually, with often repetitive and detailed documentation processes.

This requires individual discipline and persistence to achieve success. We are currently seeking purchasers to support our customers with processing requests, creating and overseeing solicitations, evaluating and awarding bids, and issuing contracts. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to complete multiple assignments within short time frames while paying attention to detail.

Work location:

The selected candidate's work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

Minimum Salary: $38,976.00

Maximum Salary: $58,045.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:
Stassney Hq
- Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details:
Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
Retirement Plans Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules Paid Leave and Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees On-the-Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Family-Friendly Policies and Programs In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites.

These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description Performs basic purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves preparing specifications and product tabulations; reviewing bids and preparing award recommendations; preparing reports and maintaining purchasing records. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:
Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors. Arranges for demonstrations of new equipment and evaluates equipment performance. Prepares specifications and assists with specification revisions. Presents new specifications to specification committee. Writes technical equipment, material or service specifications and works with user to evaluate requirements for the items to be purchased. Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased.

Compares features to user needs, checks inventory records for product availability and suggests alternative solutions. Coordinates execution of relocation, acquisition, lease and/or condemnation papers with Department payment processing personnel, property owners and title companies for commitment and closure. Coordinates the division purchasing program which includes preparing purchase requisitions and monitoring equipment/supply inventory records and service contracts. Expedites delivery of products to customers and payments to vendors.

Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services. Maintains automated inventory of certain categories of equipment. Maintains files on…