Purchaser #1015-27

Working title: Purchaser Class title: Purchaser IV Posting No.: 1015-27 Opening Date: October 21, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Bush Building, 1801 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 Class Code: 1933PN FLSA: Non-exempt Salary Group/Salary: B19/$61,250.04 - $66,150.00/yr. Division: Administration Number of positions: 1 General Description Performs highly complex (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work within the Administration Division, Purchasing Management department and reports directly to the Purchasing Manager. Work involves purchasing and procuring commodities, equipment, and services using guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions Performs purchasing and procurement for various types of goods and services for agency business needs. Effectively manages all purchasing management work and communication with all stakeholders. Reviews requisitions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before issuing a purchase order. Prepares and distributes bid invitations to vendors, and reviews and tabulates bids and orders to determine lowest and best bids or bids that provide the best value. Prepares, reviews, and tracks purchase orders by: o Reviewing purchase documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. o Performing necessary verifications, including tax status and required federal vendor checks. o Timely issuing and routing purchase order documents to appropriate division(s) and vendors. o Assuring proper coding of documents for processing. o Making sure all procurement files are complete, accurate and filed appropriately. o Tracking the status of requisitions and purchase orders. Tracks the status of requisitions and purchase orders in the state and/or agency purchasing systems. Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing and procurement and consults with legal as deemed necessary. Interacts closely with other areas or divisions by: o Guiding bid evaluation teams in fair and accurate bid reviews and recommendations. o[]{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; font-stretch: n "}