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**Please Note:**All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed./*To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended.*/*College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred.*Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

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Submitted Through Work in Texas:** **

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

*General Description:*The Purchaser II acts as the SME for purchasing intake of requisitions for the agency while providing support to the procurement and contracting team. TVC is a mid-size agency looking for someone who has the work ethic and drive to be part of our successful team. In addition to listed duties, this position will have the potential to carry out more advanced procurement tasks to support the department overall. Our philosophy is to have employees interact with as many areas as possible to prepare them for future roles. TVC utilizes the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) for financial and payroll transactions so it will be necessary to learn complex systems quickly. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a proven ability to learn and research issues independently, have good problem-solving skills and demonstrate strong analytical and system skills. The chosen applicant will be able to build their skills and apply them at more advanced levels to support the finance group. This is a great opportunity for the right individual.

*Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*

* Assist with reviewing and processing requisitions to ensure quick PO sourcing by purchasing team.

* Ensure that all requisitions and purchase orders comply with internal policies and procedures.

* Maintain the Procurement Inbox by responding to all incoming purchasing questions for our internal agency staff as well as outside vendors.

* Assist in generating purchase orders and tracking status of completed purchase orders for internal customers.

* Assist with updating vendor databases; CAPPS, USAS, TINS, CMBL.

* Assist in preparing purchase forecasts. Ex: Intake reviewed multiple items from different divisions suggest they are bundled together to more advanced purchasers.

* Obtain and/or maintain CTCD certification.

• Attend CAPPS Financial Monthly User Group meeting

• Perform 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 high school equivalency diploma.*College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application.*

*Minimum Experience:*Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in State of Texas procurement and/or contracting.

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*Additional Requirements*:

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

• Ability to process procurement transactions in CAPPS, specifically the financials module.

*Preferred Experience and Qualification:*

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is generally preferred

• Ability to process purchasing functions in USAS (TINS).

*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures, state procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, supply sources, and principles of business administration and accounting.

• Skill in problem solving and in the use of a computer and applicable software.

• Ability to perform arithmetical computations, to evaluate bids, to develop methods and procedures for locating supply sources, to maintain a system of recordkeeping, to maintain effective working relationships with vendors and suppliers, and to communicate effectively.

• Ability to use sound judgment and make decisions.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work efficiently and independently in a dependable and organized manner to meet various deadlines.

• Ability to quickly learn multiple system requirements and troubleshoot solutions to issues

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a team environment.

*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 documents must 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 Texas Veterans 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:** *00053278*