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About the Role

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance to purchasing teams. Oversees the purchase of goods and services ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, HHSC policies and procedures. This position reports to the Deputy Associate Commissioner of Services and Construction in the Procurement and Contracting Services division.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of procurement teams to obtain goods and services using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of assigned purchasing staff to ensure that administrative and client goods and services requested by HHS agencies are procured in a timely, efficient, effective, and ethical manner.
• Assists in drafting competitive specifications for commodities and services.
• Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Provides direction and guidance and recommends effective strategies to resolve issues or trends related to procurement and contracting services.
• Identifies purchasing related issues and works with purchasers, management, requesters, subject matter experts, other agency staff, and stakeholders to manage and resolve issues.
• Responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding purchasing in a timely and customer service-oriented manner.
• Analyzes information to keep management informed.
• Develops and oversees staff development plans, performance, and activities.
• Develops and oversees performance measures to ensure procurements are processed in a timely, efficient, and effective manner and in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Monitors team output to ensure timely completion of work and compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and established procedures.
• Supports Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) outreach and participates in procurement related events.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating in or providing support to meet the agency’s disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of purchasing, procurement, or contract management experience.
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in formal solicitation methods.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or team lead experience required.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) - certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• State of Texas procurement and formal solicitation methods are preferred.
• CTCD certification preferred.

Skills

• Expert knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing.
• Expert knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practices.
• Skill in working collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
• Skill in the use of computer and applicable software.
• Skill in attention to detail.
• Ability to act in a sound, logical, proactive and appropriate manner based on well thought out analysis of situations or problems.
• Ability to assign and/or oversee the work of others.
• Ability to effectively train others.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with competing priorities.
• Must provide customer service excellence.
• Ability to manage staff performance and purchasing activities.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives; develop work plans, policies, and procedures; implement and evaluate processes and outcomes.
• Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Full time
• Regular

Experience Level

• Senior-level
• Five (5) years of purchasing, procurement, or contract management experience
• Three (3) years of progressive experience in formal solicitation methods
• Two (2) years of supervisory or team lead experience

Education Level

• Graduation from high school or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $6,377.50 - $8,333.33 Monthly

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

• Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
• At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
• All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.