Services Procurement Purchaser VI

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: Services Procurement Purchaser VI Job Title: Purchaser VI Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Purchasing - Consolidated 2 Posting Number: 22552 Closing Date: 11/06/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,098.66 - $6,583.33 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 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 VI position. Purchaser VI performs highly advanced (senior level) purchasing and complex procurement work. Employee may independently perform the most complex purchasing/procurement work for large dollar goods and services and may train others. 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%) Evaluates complex requisitions for compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing and collaborates with program customers to clarify and understand requirements and specifications relating to procurements. (15%) Assists program customers with research vendors to provide needed commodities and aids requesters in drafting competitive specifications for services. Utilizes the most appropriate procurement method to determine best value. (15%) Directs the preparation complex competitive solicitations ensuring they are solicited and awarded in accordance with state and federal laws to include compliance with Comptroller of Public Accounts requirements and guidance when applicable, Contract Advisory Team requirements, and HHSC policies and procedures. (15%) Identifies provider resources, evaluates information supplied by bidders, and tabulates bids and orders to determine lowest and most qualified bids or bids that provide best value. Reviews recommendations for contract awards and suggests additional content for contracts when appropriate. (15%) Assigns requisitions and enters required information into a financial accounting system within the required timeline. Uploads complete procurement files to system of records within the required timeline. Responds to quality reviews or audits within the required timeline. Utilizes the requisition status report to monitor and achieve compliance for requirements. (10%) Prepares, analyzes, and verifies accuracy of procurement documentation against a checklist. Maintains all required procurement documentation and prepares files for upload into the system of records, in a timely manner. Uses automated procurement systems. (5%) Works with stakeholders such as management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and other purchasing staff to identify and manage purchasing related issu…

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