Purchaser IV - Goods Team

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 IV - Goods Team Job Title: Purchaser IV Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Purchasing - Consolidated 2 Posting Number: 22242 Closing Date: 10/26/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $4,833.33 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19 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: MOS Codes: 0402,3002,3006,3010,3043,3044,4100,4130,4133,6602,6604,6672,8057,8058,8059,8060,8061,8640,20C0,21RX 2G0X1,2S0X1,310X,36A,36B,4A1X1,51C,51Z,60C0,62S0,63A,63AX,63G0,63S0,651X,6C0X1,751X,89A,90A,920A 920B,92A,92Y,92Z,FIN10,F&S,LS,LSS,SEI16,SK Brief Job Description: HHSC Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) is looking for a candidate for the Purchaser IV position. The Purchaser IV is an intermediate-level procurement position that processes requisitions through a competitive process and performs purchases for goods using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines. Performs intermediate-level purchasing work involving planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing goods. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment following HHSC and PCS policies and procedures, and laws governing state purchasing. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. (15%) Reviews assigned requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing and works with program customers to clarify and understand requirements and specifications or statements of work (SOW) relating to procurements. (15%) Assists program customers with researching vendors to provide needed goods and aids requesters in drafting competitive specifications. Utilizes the most appropriate procurement method to determine best value. (15%) Prepares or oversees the preparation and distribution of competitive solicitations to vendors. Reviews and tabulates bids and orders to determine lowest and most qualified bids or bids that provide best value. Recommends and makes contract awards and suggests additional content for contracts when appropriate. (15%) Processes assigned requisitions to purchase orders (POs) in a financial accounting system in accordance with established timelines. (15%) Prepares, reviews, and verifies accuracy of procurement documentation against applicable checklist. Maintains all required procurement documentation and prepares files for upload into the system of record, in a timely manner. (15%) Works with management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and other purchasing staff to identify and manage purchasing related issues. Responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding the status of requisitions, POs and the delivery of goods. (5%) Prepares and/or reviews Reports and provides required reporting. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned and procurement related events, training, or providing support for the agency’s disaster response and recovery obligat…

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