GLO - Purchaser V

Purchaser V

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Purchaser V within the Financial Management Department of the agency. The employee performs highly advanced (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work for the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Financial Management Department. Work involves planning, coordinating, and managing the purchase of commodities and services, preparing and managing procurement documents, and monitoring and maintaining detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Duties as assigned may include, but are not limited to, actively participating in and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require working an alternate shift schedule and/or reporting to an alternate location.

Our Mission: The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will Be:

• Processes CAPPS requisitions for routine goods and services, solicitations, grants, and non-competitive contracts. Executes emergency and proprietary purchases in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Manages procurement card requests, ensuring all transactions meet established compliance and documentation requirements. Coordinates purchases through the Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), including reviewing and drafting detailed specifications and proprietary justification letters. Ensures adherence to purchasing requirements for commodities and services available through set-aside programs, as well as term, DIR, and TXMAS contracts. Issues purchase orders (POs) through Texas SmartBuy and CAPPS to support timely and compliant procurement activities.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages complex procurements for goods and services, preparing detailed specifications for Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Offers (RFOs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). Oversees the full solicitation lifecycle from development through contract execution, including posting to the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), facilitating evaluation team meetings, compiling scoring matrices, conducting cost analyses, reviewing vendor responses, determining best value, and preparing award recommendations. Ensures all procurement activities comply with agency policies, Statewide Procurement Division (SPD) requirements, and applicable statutory regulations. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders throughout every phase of the procurement cycle to maintain accuracy, ensure compliance, and support timely and effective contract execution.
• Manages purchase order (PO) balances to ensure alignment with associated contracts, amendments, and budgetary requirements. Maintains complete and accurate documentation for all procurement activities. Ensures procurement files are organized and retained in accordance with applicable records retention policies and regulatory requirements.
• Supports the coordination and fulfillment of Public Information Requests, ensuring accuracy and timely response. Serves as the backup Procurement Card Administrator, supporting procurement card operations and ensuring continuity of services and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Four (4) years full-time experience in purchasing and/or contract development work.
• CTPM (Certified Texas Procurement Manager) or CTCD (Certified Texas Contract Developer) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years full-time experience in purchasing and/or contract development work for a Texas state agency.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state procurement methods; statewide purchasing programs; emergency and proprietary purchasing requirements; as well as procurement systems; policies; and compliance standards.
• Skill in managing complex procurements; developing detailed specifications and solicitation documents; ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies; effectively using procurement and related systems.
• Ability to independently manage procurement processes; exercise sound judgement in complex and time sensitive situations; maintain audit ready documentation and ensure compliance; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; and provide technical guidance on procurement policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan, Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - The State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees' premiums and 25% for eligible dependents
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

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How to Apply:

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at or in the CAPPS Career Section. You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security-sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.