Services Procurement Purchaser VII - Team Lead

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: 17202 Closing Date: 06/03/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations Salary Range: $5,797.66- $7,000.00 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: Procurement and Contracting Services is looking for a Purchaser VII. Performs highly advanced, supervisory (senior level) purchasing and procurement work. Work involves overseeing and/or administration of procurements of all size, including large scope and high-dollar contracts; planning, coordinating, researching and/or overseeing the purchase of client and administrative services; preparing procurement documents; and awarding 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 judgmentfollowing HHSC and PCS policies and procedures, and laws governing state purchasing. Essential Job Functions (EJFs): (25%) 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) relating to procurements. May assist program customers with researching vendors to perform needed services and aids requesters in drafting competitive specifications for services. Uses critical thinking to determine the most appropriate procurement method. (25%) Prepares or oversees the preparation 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. 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. Recommends and makes contract awards and suggests additional content for contracts when appropriate. Processes assigned requisitions to purchase orders (POs) and/or creates tracking contracts in HHS’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) Financials in accordance with established timelines. Reviews, releases to vendor, and tracks purchase orders (POs) based on requesters’ needs. (15%) Prepares, reviews, and verifies accuracy of procurement documentation against a checklist. Maintains all required procurement documentation and prepares files for upload into System of Contract Operation and Reporting (SCOR) in a timely manner. Uses automated procurement systems. (15%) Creates, prepares and delivers trainings and workshops, and serves as mentor to procurement staff. Creates and/or revises job aids related to procurement processes. (10%) 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 r