TDCJ - Purchaser II - Contracts & Procurement

Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.

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Job Duties:

This position reports to the Contracts and Procurement office in Huntsville on a daily basis. This is an intermediate-level position with practical purchasing experience.  Duties include performing routine purchasing and procurement work. Work involves purchasing and procuring commodities, equipment, and services in accordance with guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You follow established rules and procedures

You can prepare informal solicitations, evaluates bids, and issues purchase orders. 

You communicate clearly with vendors and agency staff

You maintain accurate electronic records

You pay attention to detail. 

You show readiness to learn purchasing methods, apply policy correctly, and support routine procurement activities with consistency and accuracy.

You are familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You can review specifications for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements and work with agency representatives.

You are proficient in the use of computers related equipment and software programs like Excel, Outlook and Word.

You are skilled in administrative problem-solving techniques.

You are skilled in corresponding with other agency representatives and vendors regarding purchase requirements, delivery, and quality of merchandise in a proactive manner.

You have a working knowledge in procurement processes, invoicing, account receivable, invoicing and inventory management

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Purchaser II - Contracts and Procurement

Additional Information:

Travel 

None - Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips 

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

No

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Longevity

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:                           

Kasi Obryant                                                                              Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

936-437-3285                                                                              936-437-3150

[email protected]                                                      [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.