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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Purchaser IV in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionPurchaser IVPurchases services using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines. Performs mid-level purchasing work involving planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing services; processes transactional purchase orders and payments utilizing state issued Procard, preparing procurement documents, contract purchase orders, renewals, and amendments; maintains records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment following HHSC and PCS policies and procedures, and laws governing state purchasing. Essential Job Functions(40%) Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing; processes assigned requisitions; processes emergency purchases as necessary; researches vendors for products and services; prepares, reviews, releases and tracks purchase orders (POs) based on requestersand#146; needs; monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing; maintains all required documentation supporting transactions; may assist in coordinating requisition assignments to purchasing teams; monitors and documents vendor performance as required; and provides required reporting (e.g., WorkQuest exception reporting). Uses automated procurement systems.(25%) Identifies purchasing related issues and works with management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and other purchasing staff to manage issues; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding the status of requisitions, POs and the delivery of goods or services; supports Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) outreach and participates in procurement related events; provides assistance to requesters in drafting competitive specifications for commodities and services.(15%) Prepares or oversees the preparation and distribution of competitive solicitations to vendors; recommends and makes contract awards and suggests additional content for contracts when appropriate.(10%) Provides customer service excellence in alignment with the PCS Core 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.(10%) Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating or providing support for the agencyand#146;s disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation.Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsCertified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) - (formerly Certified Texas Procurement Manager) certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire Knowledge Skills AbilitiesKnowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasingKnowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and proceduresKnowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, and supply sourcesSkill in the use of computer and applicable softwareSkill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary informationSkill in atte https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601497 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.