OAG - Procurement and Contract Operations | Purchaser IV | 25-0494

General Description

The Procurement and Contract Operations division of the Office of The Attorney General (OAG) is seeking a Purchaser who will provide purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; compiling solicitation documents and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. May serve as lead worker providing direction to others.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/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.

Essential Position Functions

• Purchases supplies and equipment of specialized nature within assigned classifications.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and controls the entire competitive solicitation lifecycle for goods and services and requests for quotes.
• Requisitions and orders merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws.
• Responsible for assigning work to staff, on behalf of the Manager
• Develops and provides training regarding procurement processes to both internal and external stakeholders
• Assists in the development of program guidelines, procedures, and policies; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Initiates, approves, and processes emergency purchases.
• Prepares, reviews, and tracks purchase orders.
• Negotiates contracts and recommends annual contract awards.
• Responsible for preparing 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
• 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
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: purchasing, accounting, or other business functions
• Experience: Three years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: purchasing, accounting, or other business functions
• Required Certification: Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
• Experience with a 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
• 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.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Skill in analyzing needs and recommending solutions
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workload effectively and meeting deadlines
• Skill in problem solving
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
  
  

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER