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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Purchaser III in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionPurchaser IIIPerforms entry level IT goods and services purchasing and procurement work. Work involves researching, evaluating, purchasing and procuring IT goods and services using guidelines, rules, policies, and laws. May provide guidance to others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.(50%) Assists with IT goods and services procurements using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines. May assist with processing requisitions in an automated environment, including reviewing requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements. May assist with researching vendors for products and services. Assists with monitoring legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing. Maintains all required documentation supporting transactions. Uses automated procurement systems.(20%) May prepare and distribute procurement documents to vendors. Reviews and tabulates bids and orders to determine lowest and best bids or bids that provide best value. Works with management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and other purchasing staff to resolve purchasing related issues. May assist with preparing, reviewing, releasing and tracking purchase orders (POs) based on requestersand#146; needs. Responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding the status of requisitions, POs and the delivery of services.(20%) Assists with preparing, reviewing, processing and tracking solicitations and purchase orders. May assist with preparing, reviewing and maintaining purchasing and procurement reports. Maintains and reviews various purchasing and procurement reports and records and maintains files.(10%) May assist with supporting Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) outreach and participate in procurement related events. Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating in or providing support for the agencyand#146;s disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation. 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 AbilitiesMinimal knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasingMinimal knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and proceduresMinimal knowledge 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 strong attention to detailSkill in providing good customer serviceAbility to logically assemble and evaluate informationAbility to maintain a system of required record keepingAbility to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writingAbility to schedule, prioritize, monitor and complete multiple assignments timelyAbility to work effectively independently and as part of a teamAbility to act in a sound, logical, proactive and appropriate manner based on well thought out analysis of situations or problem https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=613110 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.
