Ron Hunter

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Director, IT Acquisitions and Contract Administration @ Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Austin, TX, US
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30 plus years of State of Texas and Local Municipality governmental Procurement/Contract Management, with over 20 plus years of Procurement and Management Supervision experience. Certified as a Certified Texas Purchasing Manager/Contract Developer, Certified Texas Contract Manager and Certified Texas Purchaser through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA). Extensive knowledge of Texas Government Codes (TGC), Texas Administrative Codes (TAC), specific procurement statutes, rules and laws that govern Texas Procurement and Contracts. Experience with the CPA State of Texas Purchasing Manual, CPA Contract Management Guide and the CPA Model for Texas Cities and Counties. Broad knowledge of various statutes, administrative codes, rules, laws, charters, ordinances and processes. Experience with the Statewide Procurement Division Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and served as HUB Coordinator for several agencies. Knowledge of Procurement Card Programs and processes, including implementation, audit compliance, policies and procedures. Extensive knowledge of numerous procurement processes and all types of solicitations and programs available for all participating entities. Standing member of the National Institute for Governmental Purchasers, Texas Association of Public Purchasers and the Texas Public Purchasing Association. Experience with the implementation, maintenance and knowledge of numerous financial/purchasing operating systems, programs and processes for setting up vendors, processing purchase orders, payment processing, general accounting, budget, receiving, inventory, warehouse and surplus property. Numerous years of continuing education courses related to Procurement and Contract Administration, and countless courses for organizational excellence, leadership and professional development. Experience developing and processing all types of specifications, solicitations and specific purchases through various programs, as required by several State of Texas governing procurement entities, with experiences in an array of categories.

Ron Hunter's Current Company Details
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services

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Director, IT Acquisitions and Contract Administration
Austin, TX, US
Website:
trs.texas.gov
Employees:
1377
Ron Hunter Work Experience Details
  • Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
    Director, It Acquisitions And Contract Administration
    Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
    Austin, Tx, Us
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  • Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services
    Director, It Acquisitions And Contract Administration
    Texas Department Of Family And Protective Services Aug 2020 - Present
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Perform advanced (senior-level) contract administration manager functions and complex contract administration work on various Information Technology contracts. Management of the contract management staff with the execution and administration of mid to large-scale Information Technology contracts. Perform managerial work providing strategic direction and guidance to administer the daily operations and activities of the IT Contracts Department. Manage, develop and review Statements of Work (SOW) for IT solicitations review SOWs and specifications that have been prepared for Request for Offers (RFO), Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Officers (RFO), Request for Information (RFI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and DIR Pricing Requests (PR). I manage and track requisitions through the issuance of Purchase Orders (PO’s) and maintain contract files to comply with state statutes to enable deliverables acceptance and invoice approvals. I develop and approve bid evaluation instruments; which includes the modification of IT solicitations, contract boilerplate, and other IT contract-related documents. I review contract documents for compliance with state statutes and rules, including End User License Agreements (EULA), Service Agreements, Subscription Agreements, and Lease Agreements. I oversee the coordination and facilitation of procurement-related meetings such as kick-off and pre-proposal meetings, post-award conferences, vendor demos and presentations, team briefings, and evaluation scorings. I negotiate final contract terms with the recommended vendor prior to award.
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  • Texas Real Estate Commission
    Capps Project Manager / Purchasing Manager
    Texas Real Estate Commission Sep 2019 - Nov 2020
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Oversee the operations, activities and implementation of the CAPPS Financial System for the Texas Real Estate Commission. Responsible for the procurement and contracting staff and program supply and inventory staff. Constantly work with various state agencies to identify and streamline processes, resolve problems, and employ effectiveness of programs and services. I work with a team of to initiate, manage, and perform procurement/contract management and monitoring activities to determine if solicitations, templates, terms and conditions, and affirmations are in compliance with agency policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. I examine and analyze operations, internal control structures and systems, and files for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with contract and legal regulations. I provide consultation and technical assistance to staff on solicitation/contract issues to prevent non-compliance. I evaluate current operations and system for process controls to ensure validation, to reduce and eliminate risk. As a working manager, I constantly monitor and develop policies, procedures, forms, templates, manuals, administrative rules and other procurement and contract related documents to be used by agencies. I perform training on policies, procedures, forms, templates, manuals, administrative rules and other procurement and contract related documents to be used by the agency and mentor new complex staff through the procurement process. I am very familiar with the procurement and contractual process and all systems utilized by state agencies related to CAPPS, Procurement, General Ledger, Accounting (USAS) and Asset Management (SPA).
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  • Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles
    Senior Purchaser
    Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles Oct 2016 - Sep 2019
    Austin, Texas, Us
    Perform highly advanced (senior-level) and/or supervisory purchasing and procurement work. This work involves establishing program goals and objectives; planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services. Work involves the preparation of procurement documents with our internal customers; and overseeing detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. I apply the use of initiatives and independent judgment to oversee/management of requisitions and ordering of merchandise, supplies, and equipment by using, interpreting, and monitoring established guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. I have a vast knowledge of the multiple processes involved in the acquisition of goods and services with the correct contractual sources and the statutes (Texas Government Codes – Texas Administrative Codes) that govern various solicitations based on hierarchy, source and dollar thresholds. This includes a great understanding of multiple solicitation processes, external reporting and contracting sources with governing entities, as well as understanding the procurement process from determination to disposal. I am trained and have a vast knowledge to ensure the application of consistent and sound business practices in state/local purchasing and I demonstrate an ongoing commitment to increasing communication and streamlining the procurement process. I certify that all procurement employees involved in the process have a thorough knowledge of the Texas Government Code, Title 10, Subtitle D and Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 34, Part 1, as well as the procedures in the State of Texas Procurement Manual and Comptroller Purchase Voucher Guide. I strive to provide elevated assistance, guidance, training and support to purchasing staff, internal and external customers.
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  • City Of Round Rock Texas
    Purchasing Manager
    City Of Round Rock Texas Jun 2013 - Oct 2016
    Provided control and consistency to the procurement of all supplies, materials and equipment of the desired grade and quality at prices favorable to the City of Round Rock. I planned, organized trained and evaluated the work of subordinates responsible for purchasing goods and services. I performed highly advanced managerial work, administering the daily operations and activities of the Purchasing Department. Work involved establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; developing schedules, priorities and standards for achieving established objectives; coordinating and evaluating business function, division, or department activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. I planned, assigned, trained, supervised and evaluated all Purchasing Staff. I work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.I directed and coordinated activities of personnel engaged in procurement by assigning responsibilities/tasks and cross training each position; while monitoring work distribution between team members. I review all high level solicitations to ensure they meet standards and guidelines. My responsibilities include the ethical management and oversight activities for the daily operations of the Purchasing Department while applying advanced procurement knowledge and processes. I developed procedures and policies for all aspects of purchasing by developing policies based on best practices. I utilize strong leadership and collaborative skills in managing complex interactions with customers, vendors, and team members; serves as a resource for administration of complex contracts, long term agreements and procurement oversight.
  • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
    Purchasing Manager
    Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Oct 2004 - Jun 2013
    Management and oversight of the day-to-day operations and success of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Purchasing Department. While with TABC, I was responsible for ensuring the administration and compliance of the TABC Procurement Department through various Texas Government Codes, Texas Administrative Code, Texas Constitution, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Rules, Statutes and policy. This requirement includes oversight of all agency purchasing/fiscal compliance audits as related to Internal Auditor requests and the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA).I monitored all TABC solicitations and work processes to meet and exceed CPA requirements. My work includes strategic planning and management of priorities and work assignments for the purchasing staff. I assisted staff and agency personnel with planning, organizing, coordinating, preparing specifications; preparing procurement documents; and overseeing the evaluation and award process. I continually trained all TABC Purchasers and staff on internal and external processes and customer service to improve overall program productivity and effectiveness. I maintained detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. I interacted with internal agency senior staff (including Executive and Senior Staff, Law Enforcement Officials, Commissioners and Directors) as well as external oversight agencies.I planned, assigned, trained and/or supervised the work of others, while working with limited supervision using initiatives and independent judgment to make immediate ethical and legal decisions. I prepared and maintained monthly agency State Use Exception Reports, Recycled Product Reports and numerous specific internal reports.
  • Public Utility Commission Of Texas
    Lead Purchaser
    Public Utility Commission Of Texas May 2004 - Nov 2004
    Austin, Tx, Us
    Essential job duties include overseeing, planning, directing and coordinates PUC agency activities of the purchasing management section, ensuring timely, economical acquisitions of quality equipment, goods, supplies and/or services. I established policies, procedures and/or standards for professional purchasing ethics and concepts in accordance with state statutes and Texas Building and Procurement Commission (TBPC); governing procurement agency, in accordance with all internal agency procedures. Experienced in supervising a staff of professional, technical and clerical personnel in the purchasing and warehouse fulfillment section. Current and past experiences included contact with executive, management, directors, divisions, agency personnel and governmental/private entities. My essentials functions for all procurement related positions have included establishing, maintaining, training and communicating purchasing management procedures in accordance with state statutes, Texas Administrative Code, Texas Constitution, Comptroller Public Accounts and TBPC policies/procedures for all levels of purchasing/procurement within each state agency. I have experience in establishing, maintaining and communicating all purchasing and warehouse management procedures in accordance with agency policies and professional purchasing ethics and concepts for all levels of purchasing within each agency. My responsibilities included the timely, economical acquisitions of quality equipment, goods, supplies and services in the correct quantities needed considering the complexity of each specification, product availability, workload and user need. I have supervised, managed and trained purchasing and warehouse fulfillment staff to provide an above average service level to districts, divisions, regions, offices and other state agencies. I have experience preparing section's annual operating budget, including merits and promotions for annual review of staff members.
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  • Texas Building And Procurement Commission
    Senior Purchaser
    Texas Building And Procurement Commission May 2003 - May 2004
    Reviewed all renewals on expiring contracts and created all purchase order change notices / amendments for extensions to ensure the purchasing documentation was accurate, legal and in compliance. My duties included recommending awards, solutions to existing contracts and documents while performing amendments and revisions. This involved constant communications between the procurement section, General Counsel and Management to ensure all the legalities were met. The position involved all solicitations in excess of $25,000.00. The position included the creation and development of yearly maintenance, performance and service contracts, Informal Bids, Formal Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Offers (RFO), Request for Information (RFI) and other solicitations that are not limited in dollar amount. I was assigned to several divisions that required many large RFO, RFP and IFB solicitations, including the Facilities Construction Space Management (FCSM) Division under Texas Government Code’s performed purchasing functions under Texas Government Code (TGC) 2155, 2166, 2171 and 2254. I was also responsible for all unique agencies RFP's not assigned to specific personnel and well as other state agency solicitations that could not be performed by immediate staff. Responsibilities include providing maintenance and utilities to approximately fifty-one (51) owed state buildings, seventy-five (75) leased buildings, seventeen (17) parking facilities and grounds included in the agencies property management inventory. The inventory includes the Governor's Mansion, most of the buildings and garages in the Capitol Complex, North Austin Complex, State Aircraft Pooling Board, as well as other facilities located throughout the State of Texas. TBPC maintained more than 10 million square feet of space.
  • Texas Department Of Agriculture
    Senior Purchaser
    Texas Department Of Agriculture Jun 1999 - May 2003
    I performed advanced complex purchasing assignments, including the creation and administration of major purchasing contracts for multiple goods and services. I have experience reviewing bid tabulations and analyzed bids to determine the lowest and best bid for the acquisition. My experiences include corresponding with agency representatives and vendors regarding purchase requirements, delivery, and quality of merchandise. I have developed annual service and commodity contracts, awarded renewals on contracts, while expanding and revising existing contracts.I purchased supplies and equipment of a highly technical and advanced nature for various assigned NIGP class and item numbers. I have also requisitioned and ordered merchandise, supplies, and other related equipment needed for agency activities. I constantly monitor the impact of technological and price changes for goods and services on the current market. I would assist multiple agencies in utilizing special purchases, catalog purchases and term contracts while supporting Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) bidders in contracting procedures and the accomplishment of Good Faith Efforts; to secure HUB contractors. Experience creating and distributing numerous invitations for bid, approved purchase order documents to vendors and recommended cancellation of contracts when an unwarranted deviation has occurred. I monitored contractor's performance by conducting on-site visits, examination of invoices, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance within the terms of the written contract and departmental policy. Supervisory experience in purchasing, contract management, warehousing and supply chain operations, inventory and stock control, record keeping and reporting procedures.
  • Texas Department Of Transportation
    Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Purchaser
    Texas Department Of Transportation Dec 1992 - Jun 1999
    Austin, Tx, Us
    I prepared, scheduled and provided solutions to ensure the product met established due dates that conformed to the specification requirements. I managed assigned projects including overseeing project communication planning, information distribution, performance reporting, plan development, execution and change control. My procurement responsibilities included contract management, quality planning and assurance, risk identification, analysis, monitoring, schedule development, resource management and contact administration using training methods and management techniques. Supervisory responsibilities included Project Management Plans, Employee Development Plans, Warehouse Maintenance Management Plans, Employee Coaching, Administrative Budget Functions, (employee training, merits, promotions and equipment needed throughout the fiscal year and upcoming biennial), Work Breakdown Schedules, Inventory Schedules (Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual and Annual) Reporting, Pilferable Reports, Status Report, Employee Project Review, End-User Documentation and Safety and Cross Training curriculums. Experienced and skilled in establishing system project plans and timelines, managing resources, developing end-user specifications and working with a diversified customer base. I am very detailed oriented with a proven record of achievement in areas of purchasing, accounting, finance, expenditures, budgets, contract administration, warehousing and supervision. I have proven project management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision. I prioritize effectively and can simultaneously manage personnel and multiple large solicitations and/or projects.
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Ron Hunter Skills

Government Procurement Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Contract Management Vendor Management Team Management Purchasing Negotiation Purchasing Processes Supply Purchasing Public Purchasing Procurement Contracts Contractor Management Procurement

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