IT Purchaser IV

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

5d•$4,020 - $4,930

About The Position

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services is seeking an intermediate-level IT goods and services procurement professional. The Purchaser IV processes requisitions through competitive procedures and purchases services using applicable, cost-effective methods in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and established guidelines. The role involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for service purchases. It works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment while following HHSC and PCS policies, procedures, and state purchasing laws. The position is based in Austin, Texas. It is a regular, full-time, nonexempt role with a day shift. The position may be eligible for telework, subject to state and agency policies, supervisor discretion, and business needs. The salary range is $4,020.33 to $4,930.00 per month. The CTCD certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least two years of purchasing, procurement, or contract management experience.
Obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within six months of hire.
Practical knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing, and systems such as HHS CAPPS Financials and SCOR.
Practical knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures.
Practical knowledge of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, and supply sources.
Computer and applicable software skills.
Problem-solving skills, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information.
Attention to detail and ability to organize documentation.
Customer service skills.
Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information and maintain required records.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor, and complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, and to act soundly and proactively based on analysis of situations or problems.

Nice To Haves

State procurement experience.
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Review assigned requisitions for completeness and compliance before processing, and work with program customers to clarify procurement requirements, specifications, or statements of work.
Help program customers research vendors and draft competitive specifications; select the appropriate procurement method to determine best value.
Prepare or oversee preparation and distribution of competitive solicitations; review and tabulate bids and orders; determine the lowest and most qualified bids or best-value bids; recommend and make contract awards; and suggest additional contract content when appropriate.
Process assigned requisitions into purchase orders in a financial accounting system within established timelines.
Prepare, review, and verify IT goods and services procurement documentation against applicable checklists; maintain required documentation and prepare files for timely upload to the system of record.
Work with management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and purchasing staff to identify and manage purchasing issues; respond to phone and email inquiries about requisitions, purchase orders, and service delivery.
Prepare and/or review reports and provide required reporting.
Perform other assigned duties, participate in procurement-related events and training, and provide support for agency disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation.