J196 Purchaser IV or V - Procurement Division

Purchaser IVPerforms highly technical purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves research, study, and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies, and/or services. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies, and/or services. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.Purchaser VPerforms advanced purchasing duties for the Department. Work involves research, study and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies and/or services. These procurements require a high level of skill and detail. Works with district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and/or services. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities. Employees at this level are knowledgeable of public purchasing rules and procedures and establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the lead or supervisor.Essential Duties:Purchaser IV:Develops and writes highly technical equipment and material specifications, and/or service statements of work (SOW) and reviews specifications prepared by others. Develops and writes highly technical equipment, material and/or service solicitations including requests for proposals and reviews specifications prepared by others. Prepares and coordinates the preparation of specifications and SOWs which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature, data, and tabulating and comparing features to user's needs. Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors. Prepares correspondence to departmental staff, vendors and/or the CPA regarding updates on literature, clarification of specifications, bid reviews, expediting delivery and coordinating testing/evaluation of products. Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased. Represents the Department at various meetings and may serve as a member of one of the division specification committees. Responsible for the achievement of established Historically Underutilized Business participation goals. Reviews and analyzes bids and makes award recommendations to management and/or the of Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). Makes field visits to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and/or services and arranges for demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and/or supplies. Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services. Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Purchaser V:All of the above andKeeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services; determines impact of changes and recommends necessary actions. Provides guidance and technical expertise to personnel in the districts and the divisions on quality of goods and services; acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors. May train other employees Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Created: 2026-01-29