Purchasing Manager - Procurement Division

Job Description
- Purchasing Manager
- Procurement Division (2602106)

Job Description

TxDOT’s Procurement Division is looking for a Purchasing Manager. If you are looking to build a career, you have come to the right place! At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

84,182.00

Yearly FLSA Status :
Exempt

Stassney Hq
- Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

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Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift :
Day Job Shift Details :
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Location Flexibility :
Onsite

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 website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Oversees, plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of a purchasing branch consisting of several purchasing and/or support units engaged in the development of specifications and purchase of supplies, equipment, and services. Directs procurement operations throughout the State ensuring procurement activities are efficiently provided and coordinates activities between work units and external organizations. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and/or services.

Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Coordinates work with other sections, divisions, districts, the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA) and other agencies.
• May monitor the development and/or maintenance of automated systems.
• Monitors branch and section productivity and makes any necessary workload adjustments to facilitate the prompt handling of purchase requests.
• Assists with planning, organizing and conducting portions of the annual statewide Procurement Division Conference.
• Represents the Department at various meetings.
• Responds to inquiries regarding purchasing procedures or purchasing specifications from other agencies.
• Serves as a liaison and division contact in area of expertise and represents division at state and local level.
• Serves as point of contact and/or liaison for programs or special projects with other departmental staff, governmental entities and/or the public.
• Supervises the development of specifications and statements of work (SOWs) and reviews all new specifications and SOWs before approval.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• 5 years of experience in purchasing, which includes 3 years public purchasing. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level…