J195 Purchaser III or IV - Procurement Division

Purchaser IIIPerforms technical purchasing functions for the Department. Work involves research, study and evaluation of assigned commodities, supplies and services. Advises district and division personnel on purchasing procedures and quality of commodities, supplies and services. Work requires contact with other governmental and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.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 are knowledgeable of public purchasing rules and procedures, and perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the lead or supervisor.Essential Duties:Purchaser III:Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports. Develops and writes technical equipment, material specifications and/or service statements of work (SOW) and works withthe user to evaluate requirements for the items or services to be purchased. Makes field visits to districts and divisions to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and services and arrangesfor demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and supplies. Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services. Prepares requisitions for term contract and open market purchases and makes delegated purchases. 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). Answers questions, provides guidance and acts as liaison between districts, divisions and vendors. Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased. Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services. Maintains files on product literature, requisitions, purchase orders and correspondence. Prepares correspondence to departmental staff, vendors and/or the CPA regarding updates on literature, clarification ofspecifications, bid reviews, expediting delivery and coordinating testing/evaluation of products. Prepares specifications and SOWs which involves conducting market research, obtaining literature and tabulating andcomparing features to user needs. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Purchaser IV:All of the above and Develops and writes highly technical equipment and material specifications, and/or service statements of work (SOW) andreviews 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. Assists in preparing justifications and compiles files of items purchased. Coordinates and compiles basic and/or complex reports. Keeps abreast and reports on the impact of technological and price changes in goods and/or services. Maintains files on product literature, requisitions, purchase orders and correspondence. Makes field visits to districts and divisions to discuss requirements for materials, supplies and services and arrangesfor demonstrations and evaluations of new equipment and supplies. Makes recommendations on standardization of equipment, materials, supplies and services. Prepares correspondence to departmental staff, vendors and/or the CPA regarding updates o literature, clarification ofspecifications, bid reviews, expediting delivery and coordinating testing/evaluation of products. Prepares requisitions for term contract and open market purchases and makes delegated purchases. 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). Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Created: 2026-03-06