Role OverviewThis role is with the Texas Workforce Commission in the VR Contract Administration Services department, based in Austin, Texas. The position involves performing technical, research, planning, and administrative activities related to agency procurements and contracts. The work is in-person with weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams.
What You Will Do
You will assist in developing specifications for purchasing goods and services, conduct surveys and research to determine appropriate specifications, review and evaluate information to develop solicitation instruments, and assist in developing project budgets. You will also serve on behalf of senior procurement staff in resolving issues with vendors.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role requires strong verbal and written skills, excellent customer service, and the ability to maintain a reliable work schedule. You must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate. The position offers a competitive salary of $5,166.67/month, a defined retirement benefit plan, optional 401(k) and 457 accounts, medical insurance, and paid time off.
Requirements
- Certified Texas Purchasing Manager or Certified Texas Contract Developer (must be obtained within six months of hiring if not previously obtained)
- Three (3) years of government purchasing experience in Texas
- Experience drafting requests for proposals, requests for offers, requests for information, invitations for bid, sole source justifications, procurement templates and documents for procurements in a government purchasing office
- Two years of experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services
Benefits
- Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $5,166.67/month
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
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