Steven Haight

About Steven Haight

It’s a funny way to say this, but I like spending other people’s money for a living. It\'s…

Experience

1. Purchaser Iv

   Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

   Dec 2013 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Purchase goods and services for a state entity using purchase orders (PO) or ProCard, following the Comptroller and agency\'s laws and policies to meet all requirements, obtain the best value, and minimize risk. Maintain records and spreadsheets, generate reports, and coordinate with management, finance, auditors, vendors and end users.Determine need and availability for goods and services; research items requested, review purchase requisition, attachments and forms; research correct NIGP and object codes; determine the appropriate purchasing method to obtain the best value; search state preferred vendors, term contracts, CMBL, and historical purchases to establish a valid vendor pool; obtain spec sheets, SOW, proprietary, justification, exemption, HUB sub-contract opportunity, price analysis and other support documents; send out requests for information, quotes and bids, analyze and award bids, negotiate as appropriate, process and route purchasing forms; track issue of PO or ProCard approval.Place orders, track delivery; inspect and receive items; administer the purchase process; obtain invoices and process payments; track payments; reconcile ProCard and bank charges, disencumber funds as needed; process correction docs as needed; perform vendor performance reviews, disposal of goods as relevant.Attend meetings and training; stay current with all laws, rules and regulations; increase process efficiency, assist training other Purchasers, and assist team building.

Education

• Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

  CTPM - Certified Texas Procurement Manager

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Business Administration and Management

  1979 — 1982

• Texas State University-San Marcos

  BBA

  1982 — 1986

Skills

• Time Management
• Public Speaking
• Policy
• Microsoft Excel
• Management
• Accounts Payable
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Contracts Administrators
• Contract Management
• Business Process Improvement
• Office Management
• Accounting
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Accounts Receivable
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Budgeting
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation
• Contract Negotiation
• Leadership
• Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets
• Nonprofits
• Training
• Research
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Invoicing
• Analysis