Job Details

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity Street, Austin, Texas.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
The ideal candidate shares our department mission to ensure that purchasing is done ethically, transparently, impartially, and professionally. As a PHS Supervisor, you will be responsible for training, maintaining, and monitoring the work of the general purchasing team within TWC. This role requires the candidate to be detail-oriented, able to communicate effectively, and to work closely with cross-functional teams. The selected candidate must have the ability to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The General Purchasing Team Supervisor (Purchaser VII) performs highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) purchasing and procurement work. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Supervise day to day activities of the general purchasing team and coordinate the yearly performance reviews for this team in a timely manner.
-Work with PHS Director to develop and approve requisitions, priorities, and standards for achieving goals in PHS.
-Identify and advise the PHS Director on improvements to comply with requirements and opportunities for improvement.
-Develop and maintain professional working relationships within the agency to ensure a positive and productive environment exists for PHS.
-Provide technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to TWC's general purchasing.
-Works with the Requisition Intake Specialists throughout the agency to ensure timeliness of Purchase Requisition assignment.
-Recommend metrics to PHS Director for measuring productivity and improving processes for the PHS unit.
-Review and maintain policies and procedures for use by the PHS unit.
-Oversee quality assurance of purchase orders and purchasing files.
-Represent PHS at business meetings, as directed or required by job functions.
-May participate in internal and external audits.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Five years of experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services or in office processes and procedures, including data entry.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Current certification as a Certified Texas Contract Developer.
-Experience supervising a purchasing team at a state or federal agency.
-Experience in facilitation and customer service.
-Strong organization skills with attention to detail.
-At least one year's experience with SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- At least two years' experience with Department of Information Resources Inf

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $7,238.00/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
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at

VETERANS:
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HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
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.