Purchaser III - Services Procurement

About the role

HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) is looking for a candidate for the Purchaser III position. The Purchaser III is a journey-level procurement position that performs purchasing and procurement work involving purchasing and procuring goods and services in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, guides, and state laws.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
• 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 in alignment with the PCS Core Customer Service Principles 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• A minimum of 6 months of purchasing, administrative support or customer service or related experience.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 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). They will also have working knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures, and state of Texas procurement principles and practices.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $3,581.33 - $4,416.67 per month.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a regular schedule, and may be eligible for telework.