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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Purchaser III in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionPurchaser IIIPerforms complex (journey-level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves researching, evaluating, purchasing and procuring 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. This position will work in the Construction/Facility Maintenance Team of the Procurement and Contracting Services Division. This team conducts complex IFBand#146;s, RFPs and RFQs. Typical procurements include construction related services, renovation and new construction of facilities, repair and maintenance services for facilities, and professional services in support of state owned or leased facilities.Essential Job FunctionsAssists with 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. (30%)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. (20%)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. (10%)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. (10%)Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. (10%)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 purchasing Minimal knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures Minimal 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 https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=613106 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.
