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General Description:Join our dynamic team at the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) as a Purchaser II, where you'll play a crucial role in our Finance Division. The position will be under the guidance of the Purchasing and Contracts Manager. As part of our mid-size agency, the Purchaser II be responsible for procuring commodities, equipment, and services through a variety of channels, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our operations. The position will interact with various stakeholders, providing exceptional customer support to both our agency and vendors. The successful candidate will use initiative,independent judgment and will be entrusted to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, showcasing precision and attention to detail. If you're looking for a stimulating environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real impact–this is the opportunity for you. Join us in serving those who served our country with dedication and pride./To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telecommuting policy. The policy is decided by division and contingent on continued performance.////Telecommuting up to 2 days a week is an option (performance must be maintained).///

• * Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assists with processing requisitions and purchase orders for the agency.

· Assists in reviewing requisitions for completeness and processing purchase orders through the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) by ordering merchandise, supplies, services, and equipment.

· Performs purchasing and vendor research as necessary to ensure accuracy and to achieve cost savings for the agency.

· Assists in preparing and processing annual renewals.

· Tracks the status of requisitions and purchase orders.

· Assists in processing receipts for purchases.

· Assists in maintaining accurate and well-organized purchasing files and records.

· Assists in entering and verifying vendor information in the Texas Identification Number System (TINS).

· Assists in training TVC staff on purchasing processes and policies.

· Responds timely and accurately to inquiries pertaining to purchases and the purchasing procedures.

· Provides excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

· Communicates regularly with requesters, subject matter experts, vendors, and finance staff or resolve purchasing related issues.

· Performs routine daily purchasing functions as part of a team.

· Assists with Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) procurement related duties, and support HUB outreach events.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Military Crosswalk information:https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf

Minimum Education:Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.

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Minimum Experience:At leasttwo (2) years (or combination of) an internship and/or work experience with purchasing or procurement. At least one (1) year of experience or knowledge of the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

Additional Requirements: 

· A valid Texas Driver’s License must be provided within 90 days of hire.

· Must possess or be able to obtain, a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification (formerly Certified Texas Procurement Management) within the first year of employment.

Preferred Experience and Qualification:

· One year experience in providing advice and council on purchasing to non-purchasing staff

· One year of Texas SmartBuy experience

· Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of office practices and general administrative procedures.

· Knowledge of record keeping and record management.

· Knowledge of State Procurement Rules and best practices.

· Skill in developing methods and procedures for locating supply sources.

· Skill in using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets and queries to extract purchasing information.

· Skill in informal bid preparation, development, evaluation, and awarding procedures.

· Ability to problem solve and effectively communicate resolution.

· Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

· Ability to accurately enter, analyze, interpret, and present purchasing data and information.

· Ability to make sound judgements and decisions.

· Ability to work efficiently and independently to meet various deadlines.

*Environmental & Physical Conditions: * Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer.

Notes to Applicants:

To receive Military Employment preference, applicable source documentsmust be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.

If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.

This position has been designated as a security sensitive position. A criminal background investigation will be conducted on the final candidate for this position.

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. APPLICANTS SCHEDULED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Veterans Information: The TexasVeterans Commission is committed to hiring Veterans and is proud to employ the highest percentage of Veterans among all state agencies. Additional info may apply via the job posting.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Texas Veterans Commission does not discriminate on the basis of person’s color, race, national origin, gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability religion, or age in employment or the provision of services.

Job: *Management

Organization: *TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

Title: TVC - Purchaser II (Purchaser II)

Location: Texas-Austin

Requisition ID: 00040869