Services Procurement Purchaser VII - Team Lead

Date: Oct 23, 2026 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: Services Procurement Purchaser VII - Team Lead Job Title: Purchaser VII Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Purchasing - Consolidated 2 Posting Number: 22598 Closing Date: 11/06/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $7,500.00 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 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 VII position. The Purchaser VII is an expert procurement position that provides experience through technical expertise and oversight and processing of the most complex and high impact procurements. Serves as team lead, and may supervise the work of others, as well as train and mentor other purchasing staff. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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. Uses advanced critical thinking to optimize the most appropriate procurement method. (15%) Directs the preparation of 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. (10%) Supports the team by identifying provider resources, evaluates information supplied by bidders, and calculates 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. (10%) Supports the team by processing assigned requisitions to purchase orders (POs) and/or creates tracking contracts in a financial accounting system, in accordance with established timelines. Evaluates, releases to vendor, and tracks purchase orders (POs) based on requesters’ needs. (10%) Guides the team through the procurement process for accuracy and verifies against a checklist. Utilizes organizational tools to maintain all required procurement documentation and prepares files for upload into the system of records, in a timely manner. Uses automated procurement systems. (10%) Creates, prepares …

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