Strategic Procurement Specialist III - Telework Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Purchaser III in Austin to handle procurement of goods and services under state laws and agency policies. You will work under general supervision with opportunities to exercise initiative and judgment.

The role emphasizes compliance, cost-effectiveness, and collaboration with warehouse, accounting, and program staff, while delivering strong customer service and adherence to PCS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing and systems such as CAPPS Financials and SCOR.
• Working knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, and supply sources.
• Skill in the use of computer and applicable software.
• Skill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information.
• Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information.
• Ability to maintain a system of required record keeping.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor and complete multiple assignments timely.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to act in a sound, logical, proactive and appropriate manner based on well thought out analysis of situations or problems.
• Must be detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Reviews assigned requisitions and enters required information in procurement system of records while using status reports to monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assists with procurements using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines.
• Maintains timely compliance by uploading complete procurement files to system of records and responding promptly to quality reviews or audits.
• Identifies bidders, evaluates information supplied by bidders, and tabulates bids and orders to determine lowest and most qualified bids or bids that provide best value.
• Utilizes system reports to monitor and achieve volume targets and maintains all required documentation supporting transactions.
• Collaborates with warehouse, accounting, and agency staff on purchase order issues, responds to communications within required timelines, and may provide guidance on purchasing policies and procedures.
• Delivers excellent customer service in alignment with the PCS Core Customer Service Principles by being responsive, transparent, courteous, consistent, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.
• 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.

Skills

Procurement laws

Procurement methods

Texas procurement

Computer skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Record keeping

Communication

Prioritization

Teamwork

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is seeking a Purchaser III in Austin to handle procurement of goods and services under state laws and agency policies. You will work under general supervision with opportunities to exercise initiative and judgment.

The role emphasizes compliance, cost-effectiveness, and collaboration with warehouse, accounting, and program staff, while delivering strong customer service and adherence to PCS guidelines.