Purchaser II (Hiring Event - Austin)

The Procurement and HUB Services department at the Texas Workforce Commission is looking to fill multiple Purchaser II positions. All candidates that pass the initial pre-screening questions in the application will be emailed a questionnaire beforehand to complete in order for the hiring manager to determine who to invite for an in-person interview. Potential conditional offers could be made during the interview! More information will be included in the email invitation.

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Purchaser II to join our Business Operations Division, in the Purchasing and HUB Services unit located at 1117 Trinity Street in Austin. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. 

WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate shares our department’s mission to ensure that purchasing is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. This role requires the candidate to be detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively, and to work closely with cross-functional teams. The selected candidate must have the ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Purchaser II Performs routine (journey-level) purchasing and procurement work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Review requisitions and order merchandise, supplies, and equipment using guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. 
- Prepares and reviews purchase orders. 
- Prepares and reviews bids and orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications. 
- Prepares and distributes bid invitations to vendors. 
- Reviews and tabulates bids to determine lowest and best bids or bids that provide best value. 
- Audits invoices and checks for accuracy, receipt of material, and compliance with purchase orders. 
- Tracks the status of requisitions and purchase orders. 
- Processes receipts of purchases. 
- Maintains and reviews various purchasing and procurement reports and records and maintains files. 
- Assists with emergency purchases. 
- Assists with determining operational minimum and maximum inventory levels. 
- Assists with negotiating settlement complaints and in resolving disputes. 
- Assists in monitoring legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement. 
- Performs related work as assigned.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).
- Experience in government purchasing, specifically in information technology and/or facility services/maintenance purchases.
- Experience in operational coordination and administrative support, such as tracking delivery schedules, resolving shipping discrepancies, reviewing documentation, or managing vendor contact databases.
- Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to perform well under pressure. 
- Ability to draw from daily life examples for activities such as budgeting and logistics planning.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- One year of experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $ 3,902.34/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits. 

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf. 

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.