Texas Health and Human Services · 13 hours ago
Purchaser V - IT Procurement
Austin, TX
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$4,523/mo - $5,250/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Purchaser V to join their team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of Texans. The role involves advanced purchasing and procurement work for Information Technology commodities and services, including planning, organizing, and negotiating contract specifications.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversees or initiates the purchase of IT goods and services of a highly technical nature using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines; develops and oversees the development of solicitations, bid evaluation instruments and other related documents; identifies provider resources, evaluates information supplied by bidders, and negotiates contract specifications; processes requisitions in an automated environment and reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing invitations for bid, requests for quotes, and other solicitations; processes assigned requisitions; research vendors for products and services; prepares, reviews, releases and tracks purchase orders (POs) based on requester needs; uses automated procurement systems; and reviews operational spreadsheets and processes assigned requisitions; monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing; maintains all required documentation supporting transactions
Identifies purchasing-related issues and works with management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and other purchasing staff to manage issues; provides assistance to requesters in drafting competitive specifications for commodities and services; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding the status of requisitions, POs, and the delivery of IT goods or services; provides customer service excellence in alignment with the PCS Customer Service Principles. Actively demonstrates the eight core pillars of customer service: be responsive; set clear and realistic expectations; be transparent; be courteous; be consistent; be resourceful; embrace complaints; and be intentional about continuous improvement
Prepares or oversees the preparation and distribution of competitive solicitations to vendors; and recommends and makes contract awards and suggests additional content for contracts when appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating in or providing support for the agency’s disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or contract management
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, public administration, finance, or a related field
Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) - certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
Expert knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing
Expert knowledge of IT purchasing and procurement methods and procedures
Expert knowledge of the state of Texas procurement principles and practices; assigned IT commodity items, and supply sources
Expertise in the use of computers and relevant software
Expert skill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information
Demonstrated ability to logically assemble and evaluate information
Demonstrated ability to maintain a system of required record keeping
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor, and complete multiple assignments in a timely manner
Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated 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
Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with competing priorities
Must provide customer service excellence
Preferred
Experience with State of Texas IT procurements
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
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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