Services Procurement Purchaser III

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

2d•$3,581 - $4,417

About The Position

The Purchaser III is a journey-level procurement position with HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services. The role performs purchasing and procurement work for goods and services in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, guides, and state laws. It works under general supervision, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and may be eligible for telework, subject to state and agency policies, supervisor discretion, and business needs. The position requires regular and predictable attendance. The successful candidate must obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within six months of hire. Applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify, and employees must bring I-9 documentation on their first day of work. The role may also provide support for agency disaster response and recovery and Business Continuity Plan activation.

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’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials and System of Contract Operation and Reporting (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.
Skill in using computers and applicable software.
Skill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information.
Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information and maintain required records.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor, and complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to act soundly, logically, proactively, and appropriately based on analysis of situations or problems.
Detail oriented.

Responsibilities

Review assigned requisitions, enter required information in the procurement system of record, and use status reports to monitor progress and meet deadlines.
Assist with procurements using applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods in accordance with laws, rules, policies, and established 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 the bids 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 in line with PCS Core Customer Service Principles, including responsiveness, transparency, courtesy, consistency, resourcefulness, and continuous improvement.
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
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.