Job Specifications
Location
Austin, TX
Published
a month ago
College Degree
Bachelor's Degree
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Purchaser
Peak Performers is seeking an experienced Purchaser to support critical public sector procurement operations. In this role, you'll manage competitive solicitations, contracts, purchase orders, and procurement activities while ensuring compliance with state purchasing regulations and policies. We're looking for procurement professionals who can navigate complex purchasing processes, work independently, and contribute immediately to a fast-paced team. If you hold a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and/or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification, this is a great opportunity to apply your expertise, make an impact, and further your career in government procurement.
The Team You Will Be Joining
- Known for the Office’s shared sense of conscientiousness, the agency preserves Texas history, maximizes state revenue through efficient administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. The agency places a special focus on serving the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. Their efforts to promote transparency and collaboration have assisted them in not only accomplishing their goals, but also in becoming the standard by which effective governance is measured throughout Texas.
Major Duties
- Review 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.
- Draft solicitation documents, primarily Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposals.
- Determine appropriate Centralized Masters Bidders List vendors to solicit or select state term contract vendors.
- Enter all necessary information into agency PeopleSoft financial system (CAPPS).
- Communicate with requesters, accounting, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Work with requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff and purchasing staff to coordinate or resolve purchasing related issues.
- Initiate, approve, and process emergency purchases.
- May provide guidance to others & perform related work as assigned.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field (Previous work experience of state purchasing may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
- Minimum of four (4) years of government purchasing experience.
- Knowledge of State of TX purchasing and procurement methods and procedures, state procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, supply sources, and principles of business administration and accounting.
- Ability to perform arithmetical computations, to evaluate bids, to develop methods and procedures for locating supply sources, to maintain a system of recordkeeping, to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers, and to communicate effectively.
- Required: Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
Exciting Opportunity Details
- Rate: $67.00/hr.
- Length of Engagement: ~ Three (3) month contract assignment; potential for extension
- Days/Hours: Monday - Friday (Standard Business Hours | 40 hours/week)
- Location: Austin, TX 78701 (Hybrid - Up to 2 remote days)
The Peak Performers Difference
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage available from the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
- Participation in a 403(b)-retirement plan.
- Priority placement for qualified applicants with chronic medical conditions and/or disabilities.
- Weekly payments through direct deposit.
- In business since 1994 and thousands of job placements.
All employment offers are contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Applicants for employment with Peak Performers must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship for a visa now or in the future.
Peak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.
Custom Job ID: 26-TX-DP1004
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