Purchaser (Austin)

WHO WE ARE: 
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, TX and is with Procurement and HUB Services Department.

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.

WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate has strong verbal and written skills, excellent customer service, and must be a team player, and must live in or be willing to relocate to Texas to be considered for this position. The candidate will have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule, and availability for weekly meetings and group collaboration in person and via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Purchaser III performs complex (journey-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves purchasing and procuring commodities, equipment, and services using guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing, processes Purchase Orders (POs) and sends correspondence needed to procure selected goods and services.
- Determines appropriate Centralized Masters Bidders List vendors to solicit or select state term contract vendors.
- Enters all necessary information into agency PeopleSoft financial system.
- Communicates with requesters, accounting, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Works with requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff and purchasing staff to coordinate or resolve purchasing related issues.
- Initiates, approves, and processes emergency purchases.
- May provide guidance to others.
- Performs related work as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- One year and six months of experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- One year of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Purchaser II with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).
- Experience in government purchasing, specifically in information technology, facility services/maintenance purchases.
- Two or more years’ experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.  
- Competitive starting salary: $4,197.04/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 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. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.