Purchaser (Hiring Event - Austin)

In-person Hiring Event is being held in Austin, Texas, the week of September 1st.

The Procurement and HUB Services department at the Texas Workforce Commission is looking to fill multiple Purchaser III positions. All candidates that pass the initial pre-screening questions in the application will be emailed a questionnaire beforehand to complete in order for the hiring manager to determine who to invite for an in-person interview. Potential conditional offers could be made during the interview! More information will be included in the email invitation.

Apply quickly in Taleo because this 10-day posting closes on 08/19/2026. Please ensure to upload a copy of your resume, official transcripts, certifications, and/or credentials to your application when you apply to this posting. Read more about who we are, what you'll do, and what you'll gain below.

WHO WE ARE:
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking a Purchaser III to join our Business Operations Division, in the Purchasing and HUB Services unit located at 1117 Trinity Street in Austin. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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 has strong verbal and written skills, excellent customer service, is a team player, and must be able to work in the Austin, TX office 5 days a week. Selected candidates must be able to maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule for weekly meetings and group collaboration. Proficiency in digital communication tools (like Microsoft Teams) is also required.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Purchaser III performs complex (journey-level) purchasing and procurement work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Review requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing, processes Purchase Orders (POs) and sends correspondence needed to procure selected goods and services.
- Determine appropriate Centralized Masters Bidders List vendors to solicit or select state term contract vendors.
- Enter all necessary information into agency PeopleSoft financial system.
- Communicate with requesters, accounting, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Work with requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff and purchasing staff to coordinate or resolve purchasing related issues.
- Initiate, approve, and process emergency purchases.
- May provide guidance to others.
- Perform related work as assigned.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD).
- Experience in government purchasing, specifically in information technology and/or facility services/maintenance purchases.
- Two or more years’ experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-One year and six months of experience in the purchasing and procurement of goods and services.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $4,197.04/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 https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf

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 (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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.