IT Purchaser III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

2d•$3,581 - $4,417

About The Position

HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services is seeking a Purchaser III for a journey-level IT goods and services procurement role. The position performs purchasing and procurement work in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, guides, and state laws. The employee works under general supervision, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The position may be eligible for telework, subject to agency policy, supervisor discretion, and business needs.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least 6 months of purchasing, administrative support, customer service, or related experience.
Obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within 6 months of hire.
Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing and systems such as HHS CAPPS Financials and SCOR.
Working knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures.
Working knowledge of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and open-market products, and supply sources.
Computer and applicable software skills.
Problem-solving skills, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information.
Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information.
Ability to maintain required recordkeeping systems.
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing.
Ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor, and complete multiple assignments on time.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to act in a sound, logical, proactive, and appropriate manner based on analysis of situations or problems.
Detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Review assigned requisitions, enter required information in the procurement system of record, and use status reports to monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
Assist with IT goods and services procurements using applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and guidelines.
Upload complete procurement files to the system of record in a timely manner and respond promptly to quality reviews or audits.
Identify bidders, evaluate information supplied by bidders, and tabulate bids and orders to determine the lowest and most qualified bids or those offering best value.
Use system reports to monitor and achieve volume targets and maintain required transaction documentation.
Collaborate with warehouse, accounting, and agency staff on purchase order issues; respond to communications within required timelines; and provide guidance on purchasing policies and procedures as needed.
Deliver customer service consistent with PCS Core Customer Service Principles: responsiveness, transparency, courtesy, consistency, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement.
Perform other assigned duties, including participating in procurement-related workgroups, events, and special projects; support agency disaster response and recovery and Business Continuity Plan activation; and complete required agency training on time.