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About the Role

The Purchaser III is a journey-level procurement position that performs purchasing and procurement work involving goods and services in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, guides, and state laws. This role works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned requisitions and enters required information in procurement system of records while using status reports to monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assists with procurements using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines.
• Maintains timely compliance by uploading complete procurement files to system of records and responding promptly to quality reviews or audits.
• Identifies bidders, evaluates information supplied by bidders, and tabulates bids and orders to determine lowest and most qualified bids or bids that provide best value.
• Utilizes system reports to monitor and achieve volume targets and maintains all required documentation supporting transactions.
• Collaborates with warehouse, accounting, and agency staff on purchase order issues, responds to communications within required timelines, and may provide guidance on purchasing policies and procedures.
• Delivers excellent customer service by being responsive, transparent, courteous, consistent, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating in procurement related workgroups, events, and special projects.
• Provides support for the agency’s disaster response and recovery and Business Continuity Plan activation.
• Completes agency required training, within required timeline.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months of purchasing, administrative support or customer service or related experience.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) must be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Skills

• 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 state of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, and supply sources.
• Skill in the use of computer 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.
• Ability to maintain a system of required record keeping.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor and complete multiple assignments timely.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to act in a sound, logical, proactive and appropriate manner based on well thought out analysis of situations or problems.
• Must be detail oriented.

Location

• AUSTIN

Work Type

• Full time
• Telework may be available

Experience Level

• Journey-level

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $40,576.00 - $50,000.00

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• 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.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• HHSC uses E-Verify.