Salary: $6,250.00 - $6,666.67 Monthly
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Classified Regular Full Time
Job Number: 202400043-Austin
Division: Business Services Division
Opening Date: 04/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
Depending on the classification title Purchaser VI or Purchaser VII:
Performs advanced (senior-level) to highly advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and monitoring the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.
The Purchaser VI-VII serves as a lead worker providing direction to others, while working under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement to working under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division rules, regulations, and procedures.
Essential Job Functions
(30%) Manages the procurement of large agency initiatives.

• Processes, prepares, and distributes competitive procurements including but not limited to RFP, RFO, Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitations.
• Provides advice and counsel to non-purchasing and contracting staff for competitive solicitations.
• Prepares and reviews bids and orders to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.

• Prepares and submits statute mandated reports.
• Adopts methods and procedures to meet legislative changes and operational needs.

(30%) Manages and coordinates the deployment of the agency's Historically Underutilized Business (HUB)

• Advises and assists agency executive directors and staff in complying with HUB requirements.
• Facilitates the agency's good faith effort to increase HUB participation.
• Prepares and submits HUB reports.
• Monitors contracts for HUB compliance.
• Coordinates HUB marketing and outreach efforts.

(30%) Procurement Team Lead

• May provide strategic direction and oversight on highly complex procurement work, including performing some of the most complex solicitations and negotiations as well as performing and overseeing some of the most high-impact purchases.
• May facilitate the development and continuous improvement of departmental systems.
• May assign, and/or supervise the work of others while working under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Mentors, trains, and provides constructive feedback, to team members as they grow their skillsets.

(10%) Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.

• Assists with procurement duties as needed to help fulfill the agency's mission.

MQs, KSA, License/Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

• Certified Texas Contract Developer or Certified Texas Contract Manager (Must acquire certification within 6 months of hire date)

AND

• Experience as part of a purchasing and contracting team at a Texas state agency or Texas institution of higher education.
• Experience developing complex solicitations, including but not limited to RFP, RFO, Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitations.

Depending on the classification title Purchaser VI or Purchaser VII:

• Purchaser VI - Six (6) years full-time experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services for the State of Texas.

• Purchaser VII - Sever (7) years full-time experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services for the State of Texas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience providing advice and counsel to non-purchasing and contracting staff for competitive solicitations.
• Experience in providing advice and counsel to purchasing and contracting staff.
• Experience with a financial software application e.g., Centralized Accounting Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS)
• Experience purchasing IT commodities and services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures, of state procurement principles and practices, of assigned commodities and products on the open market, of supply sources.

• Knowledge of State of Texas contracting, purchasing and procurement policies and procedures as published in the Texas Procurement and Contract Management Guide.

• Knowledge of State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program rules and regulations.

• Knowledge of record keeping, record management, and principles of business administration and accounting.

Skills

• Skill in problem solving and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in effectively managing daily workload responsibilities to timely meet end user and agency goals.

Abilities

• Ability to use CAPPS financial system to process purchase orders and contracts.
• Ability to evaluate bids and maintain a system of recordkeeping.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
• Ability to consistently meet internal and external customer needs and expectations in a professional manner.
• Ability to use sound judgement in dealing with confidential matters of significant consequences.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and information.
• Ability to train and mentor others.
• Ability to develop work plans and evaluate program goals.

• Ability to conduct presentations and provide training as necessary.
• Ability to public speak and organize pre-bid conferences.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Requires certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
Possess a valid Texas Driver License
Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information

This position functions in a standard office environment and is subject to a hybrid schedule. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. Required to work with sensitive and confidential information.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE :
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:
For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at
Supplemental Information

• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
• The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
• More than one position may be filled from this posting.
• Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:
• Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code

Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees
Health Insurance

• Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
• Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium.
• Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium.
• Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.

Dental Coverage

• Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.

Tax Free Savings Accounts

• Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.

Retirement

• When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
• All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
• To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.

Life Insurance

• Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
• Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.
• For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents.
• Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.

Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP): Short Term and Long Term Disability

• If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee's salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.

Annual and Sick Leave

• Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.

Paid Holidays
Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the ye
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Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration or a related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) OR Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or have the ability to acquire certification within six months of hire date?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience as part of a purchasing and contracting team at a Texas State Agency or Texas Institution of higher education?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience developing complex solicitations, including but not limited to RFT, RFO, RFI (Request for Information) or RFQ (Request for Qualifications solicitations?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least (6) six years full-time experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services for the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have seven (7) or more years full-time experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services for the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a valid Class C Texas driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question