Procurement Specialist II (IT)

Procurement Specialist II (IT)

Salary

$66,996.80 - $87,089.60 Annually

Location

700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-10879

Department

Purchsg & Inventory Mgmt

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Job Summary

Performs a variety of statutory compliance duties related to the countys procurement processes, including the development, oversight, and monitoring of purchases, contracts, and solicitations. Evaluates and monitors complex contract performance, compliance, and contractual obligations on a county-wide basis, with minimal supervision. Acts as liaison between county departments including fiscal staff, project managers, management, and other county staff, as well as outside agencies, vendors, and the constituent community as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is second in the series of four professional level positions in the Procurement Job Family. Under limited supervision, the ideal candidate will successfully perform all assigned job responsibilities in support of the Purchasing Office. This position is distinguished by the amount of independence for both actions and decision-making and by the level of supervision, as well as the experience required. This position may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize solicitation and contracting methods to procure goods and services in compliance with federal, state, local, and County regulations and policies
• Plan and implement solicitation and contract compliance programs for complex contracts, interpreting policies, rules, codes, and regulations to ensure statutory compliance
• Develop, implement, and maintain a county-wide system to monitor moderately complex procurements, contracts, and agreements
• Monitor complex contract performance through on-site visits and examination of billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance
• Work closely with elected and appointed officials, project managers, department heads, outside agencies, and county staff to develop solicitations and contracts meeting operational needs
• Coordinate all phases of procurement planning and development for assigned departments
• Review and investigate non-compliance issues, writing situation summaries and recommending solutions
• Research and resolve complex contract issues
• Analyze data and prepare, distribute, and present solicitation and contract status reports to Commissioners Court, officials, department heads, agencies, and the public
• Negotiate contracts, renewals, amendments, modifications, and plan changes
• Resolve audit exceptions and develop corrective actions for deviations
• Coordinate and conduct risk assessments to determine service and monitoring requirements for contracts
• Manage moderately complex formal and informal competitive procurements and other solicitation/contracting methods
• Pursue continuous professional development through educational opportunities, certification programs, and active participation in at least one Community of Practice, while performing all Procurement Specialist I duties in addition to Procurement Specialist II responsibilities
• Uphold confidentiality as legally permitted, and support business continuity and disaster response efforts outside normal job functions and business hours
• Promote equity and inclusion by identifying barriers and creating opportunities for a diverse business community

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Public Administration, Construction Management or a related field AND three (3) years of relevant work experience OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Masters degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements

A valid Texas Drivers License is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional procurement certification from a nationally recognized procurement organization is preferred (e.g., CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Office procedures, computer equipment, databases, file management techniques, and related software applications
• Business English, spelling, arithmetic, letter writing, grammar, punctuation, and report preparation
• Existing automated business applications and their relationships to each other and interfaces with other automated systems
• Policies, practices, procedures, and terminology of assigned function
• Contractual law and regulations and community policies, resources, and structures
• Principles and methods of financial record keeping and reporting
• Project management methodologies, practices, and techniques
• Theory, principles, and practice methods of government purchasing, contract management, and construction purchasing
• Community/economic development practices and procedures
• Research and analysis techniques and organization practices
• Accounting, purchasing, and budgetary theory, principles, and practices

Skill in:

• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written directions
• Managing time well, performing multiple tasks, and organizing diverse activities
• Performing in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner
• Interacting effectively with all levels of management, employees, numerous outside agencies, and outside contractors
• Analyzing complex issues with attention to detail and translating concepts for peers and customers
• Compiling and analyzing data, and writing clear and comprehensive reports
• Independent judgment, problem-solving and decision-making
• Researching, compiling, analyzing, interpreting, and preparing a variety of fiscal, statistical, legal, and administrative reports
• Using technology, including computers, word processing, databases, and spreadsheet programs
• Resolving contract disputes
• Writing, researching and summarizing complex compliance matters
• Effective negotiation and facilitation
• Responding to complex inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the professional community
• Translating highly complex concepts for peers and customers

Ability to:

• Use discretion and courtesy in dealing with vendors and personnel in the course of work
• Work efficiently as part of a team, and work independently with little to no supervision
• Work with a diverse community
• Work independently and initiate creative and effective solutions to challenges
• Effectively present information to senior management and public groups
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental support staff, attorneys, judges, clientele, outside agencies and contractors, other county staff and officials, and all levels of management and the general public
• Exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
• Interpret policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Research, analyze, and interpret technical/professional journals, financial reports, legal documents
• Identify problem areas and develop solutions/corrective measures
• Adapt to multiple demands and shifting priorities
• Work under timeline pressures with high degree of accuracy
• Develop the most complex solicitation documents to procure necessary goods and services
• Negotiate the most complex features of a contract

Work Environment & Other Information

Physical requirements include lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer, monitor, keyboard, printer, fax machine, copier, adding machine, typewriter, and essential office equipment. Also requires vision to monitor, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, driving, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday.

Location: 700 Lavaca St Austin TX 78701

Department: Purchasing & Inventory Mgmt

Criminal Background Check Required.

For updates or questions on this position, contact: Ben.Suddaby@traviscountytx.gov

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Benefits

Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.

FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance Program

Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee Organizations

Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness Clinic

Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

Holidays

An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

Insurance

Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Life, AD&D
• Dependent Life
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Long Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

Longevity

Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

Parking

A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal Holidays

Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.

Retirement

Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick Leave

Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental Leave

Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition Refund

Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

Vacation

Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.

Workers Compensation

The county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

Employer Travis County

Address 700 Lavaca Street

Austin, Texas, 78701

Website https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs