Job Specifications
Date: Sep 12, 2025
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
Functional Title: Purchaser V
Job Title: Purchaser V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: Purchasing - Consolidated 2
Posting Number: 9224
Closing Date: 09/26/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Salary Range: $4,523.16 - $5,250.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: Days (First)
Telework
Travel:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHSB)
Other Locations:
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Brief Job Description
Performs advanced (senior level) purchasing and procurement work.
Performs purchasing and procurement work involving purchasing and procuring goods and services in accordance with procurement policies, procedures, guides, and state laws.
Work involves processing requisitions for term, TXMAS, GPO, funding, spot, informal solicitations, and formal solicitation procurements accurately and timely. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position is required to come into the office at least three days per work week. Telework availability is subject to agency policy and procedure.
Essential Job Functions (EJFs)
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
(40%) Performs purchasing and procurement work involving purchasing and procuring goods and services in accordance with PCS procurement policies, procedures, guides, and state laws.
Work involves processing requisitions for term, TXMAS, GPO, funding, spot, informal solicitations, and formal solicitation procurements.
Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance.
Assigns requisitions and enters required information in CAPPS Financials accurately.
Enters requisition buyer comments in CAPPS Financials and keeps them updated.
Reviews requisition and determines the accurate procurement method.
Works with customers to develop clear specifications and scopes of work.
Research vendors for goods and services.
Develops quality solicitations.
Works with the HUB Program and Legal during the solicitation process as appropriate.
Distributes solicitation to vendors.
Receives, screens bids, and prepares accurate bid tabulation.
Makes award recommendations and awards based on best value.
Ensures procurement files are complete and compliant, using applicable checklists.
Issues quality POs and contracts, ensuring appropriate header comments are included and accurate information is entered into CAPPS Financials.
Processes amendments for contract renewals.
(20%) Assigns requisitions and enters required information in CAPPS Financials within the required timeline.
Uploads complete procurement files to SharePoint and/or SCOR within the required timeline.
Responds to quality reviews or audits within the required timeline.
Utilizes the requisition status report to monitor and achieve compliance to PALTS timelines.
(20%) Utilizes the PO Metrics report to monitor and achieve PO volume targets.
(10%) Provides customer service excellence in alignment with the PCS Core Customer Service Principles: Be responsive; set clear and realistic expectations; be transparent; be courteous; be consistent; be resourceful; embrace complaints; and be intentional about continuous improvement.
Provides guidance to customers and purchasers regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
Works with the warehouse, accounting, and agency staff on PO issues.
Responds to all formats of communication within the required timeline.
(10%) Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating in procurement related workgroups, events, and special projects.
Provides support for the agency's disaster response and recovery and Business Continuity Plan activation.
Completes agency required training, within required timeline.
Completes CTCD continuing education and renewal, within required timeline.
Enters leave and certifies time in CAPPS, within required timeline.
Attends "In Office"