Purchaser VI - Procurement Division

Performs highly technical purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves research, study and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies and/or services. Serves as a senior purchaser and mentor to other purchasers. Performs non-supervisory purchasing duties. 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 have extensive knowledge of public purchasing rules and procedures, establish their own work plan, set priorities to meet set objectives, and assist with the training and development of other purchasers. Issues are rarely referred to the lead or supervisor. Essential Duties: Develops and writes highly technical equipment and material specifications, and/or service statements of work (SOW) and reviews specifications prepared by others. Develops and writes highly technical equipment, material and/or service solicitations including requests for proposals and reviews specifications prepared by others. Prepares and coordinates the preparation of specifications and SOWs which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature, data, and tabulating and comparing features to user's needs. Provides guidance and technical expertise to personnel in the districts and the divisions on quality of goods and services; acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors. Prepares correspondence to departmental staff, vendors and/or the CPA regarding updates on literature, clarification of specifications, bid reviews, expediting delivery and coordinating testing/evaluation of products. Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased. Represents the Department at various meetings and may serve as a member of one of the division specification committees. Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). Prepares and coordinates the preparation of specifications and SOWs which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature, data, and tabulating and comparing features to user's needs. Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services. Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports. Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services; determines impact of changes and recommends necessary actions. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Education:

Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Related work experience may be substituted for a degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Experience:

5 years of experience in purchasing, which includes 2 years of public purchasing. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Licenses and Certifications: Valid drivers license. This position requires driving a state vehicle. Must be Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) dual certification within 18 months of hire Will be delegated signature authority under existing department policy Competencies: Extensive Knowledge of: Technical specification writing Goods and Services Purchased by the Department State rules and procedures associated with expediting, ordering, purchasing and warehousing laws, policies and procedures Communicate effectively

Proficient skill in: Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area Developing and giving presentations Negotiates and recommends contract specifications and contract renewals and amendments, including those of high complexity Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT). #J-18808-Ljbffr