Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | |||
Actual Years Experience |
Years Experience Needed |
Required/ Preferred |
Skills/Experience |
3 | Required | Knowledge of purchasing, payment methods and procedures, purchasing sources, and technical specifications. | |
3 | Required | Knowledge of laws governing state purchasing and Historically Underutilized Business program participation. | |
3 | Required | Skill in analyzing and interpreting trade publications, literature and manufacturer’s specifications. | |
3 | Required | Ability to comply with State of Texas policies, rules and procedures as prescribed by the Statewide Procurement division of the Comptroller of Public Accounts. | |
3 | Required | Ability to maintain a system of record keeping | |
3 | Required | Ability to interpret regulations and convey them to others | |
3 | Required | Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relationships at all organizational levels, including agency management, direct supervisors, co-workers, internal and external customers, and outside contacts of diverse backgrounds | |
3 | Required | Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner | |
3 | Required | Ability to exercise courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in all communications | |
3 | Required | Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions | |
3 | Required | Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to support and contribute to a cohesive team environment | |
3 | Required | Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information | |
3 | Required | Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet required deadlines | |
3 | Required | Ability to work under pressure and exacting schedules to complete assigned tasks | |
3 | Required | Ability to comply with all agency policy and applicable laws | |
3 | Required | Ability to comply with all applicable health and safety rules, regulations, and standards | |
3 | Preferred | Three years of experience in a state agency HUB program | |
3 | Preferred | Three years of developing program guidelines, policies and procedures | |
3 | Preferred | Experience working as a liaison for the vendor community | |
3 | Preferred | Experience working as a liaison with agency divisions and/or programs | |
3 | Preferred | Experience participating in HUB forums, trade shows and minority business association meetings | |
3 | Preferred | Experience in state or government purchasing and/or contract management |