What are the responsibilities and job description for the Solicitations Team Supervisor (Austin) position at State of Texas?
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 St, Austin, Texas, in our Procurement and HUB Services department
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE:
Our ideal candidate currently possesses five years of full-time experience in purchasing of goods and services including Invitation for Bids, Requests for Quotes, and day to day transactional purchases. They also have a current Texas Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Contract Manager (CTCM) certification.
If the selected applicant is not CTCD certified, they must obtain CTCD certification within six months of employment or as soon thereafter as training is available. Must maintain certification throughout employment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Solicitations Team Supervisor (Contract Administration Manager I) performs advanced (senior-level) contract administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Supervise day to day activities of the solicitations purchasing team and coordinate the yearly performance reviews for this team in a timely manner.
- Review and assist with the development of solicitations and contracts that the solicitations team develops.
- Work with PHS Director to develop and approve requisitions, priorities, and standards for achieving goals in PHS.
- Identify and advise the PHS Director on improvements to comply with requirements and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the agency to ensure a positive and productive environment exists for PHS.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to TWC’s purchasing.
- Works with the Requisition Intake Specialist to ensure timeliness of Purchase Requisition assignment.
- Recommend metrics to PHS Director for measuring productivity and improving processes for the PHS unit.
- Review and maintain policies and procedures for use by the PHS unit.
- Oversee quality assurance of purchase orders and purchasing files.
- Represent PHS at business meetings, as directed or required by job functions.
- Participate in internal and external audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Five years of full-time experience in contract administration, management, evaluation, or monitoring of contract providers.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Current certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer.
- Experience supervising a purchasing team at a state or federal agency.
- Experience in purchasing facilitation and customer service.
- Knowledge of DIR IT commodities and services offerings and program.
- Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
- Knowledge of SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $7,809.57/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 (Job Search).
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
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.
Salary : $7,810