Services Procurement Purchaser VI

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Austin, TX

3d•$5,099 - $6,583

About The Position

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) is seeking a Purchaser VI to perform highly advanced, senior-level purchasing and complex procurement work. The employee may independently handle the most complex purchasing and procurement work for large-dollar goods and services and may train others. The position works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment while following HHSC and PCS policies and procedures and laws governing state purchasing. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and is full-time with a day shift. It may be eligible for telework, subject to state and agency policies, supervisor discretion, and business needs. A Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification must be obtained within six months of hire.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least four years of purchasing, procurement, or contract management experience.
Obtain Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification within six months of hire.
Expert knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing, and systems such as HHS CAPPS Financials and SCOR.
Expert knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures.
Expert knowledge of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and open-market products, and supply sources.
Expert computer and applicable software skills.
Expert problem-solving skills, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain 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 on time.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, and to make sound, logical, proactive decisions based on analysis.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience with State of Texas procurement and formal solicitation methods.
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification.

Responsibilities

Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Evaluate complex requisitions for compliance with applicable requirements and collaborate with program customers to clarify procurement requirements and specifications.
Research vendors with program customers, help requesters draft competitive service specifications, and select the appropriate procurement method to determine best value.
Direct preparation of complex competitive solicitations and ensure solicitation and award comply with applicable state and federal laws, Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements and guidance, Contract Advisory Team requirements, and HHSC policies and procedures.
Identify provider resources; evaluate bidder information; tabulate bids and orders to determine the lowest and most qualified bids or best-value bids; review contract award recommendations; and suggest additional contract content when appropriate.
Assign requisitions and enter required information into a financial accounting system within required timelines; upload complete procurement files to the system of records; respond to quality reviews or audits on time; and use requisition status reports to monitor compliance.
Prepare, analyze, and verify procurement documentation against a checklist; maintain required documentation; prepare files for timely upload to the system of records; and use automated procurement systems.
Work with management, requesters, subject matter experts, agency staff, stakeholders, and other purchasing staff to identify and manage purchasing-related issues.
Respond to inquiries about requisition and purchase order status and service delivery; monitor legal and regulatory purchasing requirements; and develop and provide procurement training to purchasers.
Provide customer service in alignment with PCS Core Customer Service Principles and perform other assigned duties, including participating in procurement events or training and supporting agency disaster response, recovery, or Business Continuity Plan activation.