Purchaser III: Strategic Procurement & Vendor Sourcing

Texas Health and Human Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin seeks a Purchaser III to support procurement of goods and services. This entry-level role processes non-complex requisitions into purchase orders and Procard while following HHSC policies and state laws.

You will research requirements, solicit vendors, evaluate bids for best value, and document transactions in CAPPS and SCOR. A detail-oriented approach and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Six months of experience in purchasing or contract administration or a combination of both.
• One year of experience in administrative support or related work in an internship role required. State of Texas procurement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule.
• Reviews assigned requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing; works with program customers to clarify and understand requirements and statements of work (SOW).
• Submits program approved requirements and/or SOWs to qualified vendors and reviews and tabulates bids to determine lowest and most qualified bids or best value.
• Processes requisitions to purchase orders in CAPPS Financials or via Procard in accordance with established timelines.
• Prepares, reviews and verifies accuracy of procurement documentation against a checklist and maintains procurement files for SCOR.
• Works with management, requesters, stakeholders and other purchasing staff to resolve issues; responds to inquiries about requisitions, POs and services.
• Prepares and/or reviews CAPPS Reports.
• Participates in VetHUB and disaster response activities or Business Continuity Plan activation.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CTCD certification within 6 months

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin seeks a Purchaser III to support procurement of goods and services. This entry-level role processes non-complex requisitions into purchase orders and Procard while following HHSC policies and state laws.

You will research requirements, solicit vendors, evaluate bids for best value, and document transactions in CAPPS and SCOR. A detail-oriented approach and teamwork are essential.