Purchaser V Job Austin area,Texas USA,Business

Career Opportunities:
Purchaser V (20469)

Posting 20469
-Posted
- Health & Human Services Comm

- Purchasing
- Consolidated 2
- Business and Financial Operations
- Additional Shifts available (1) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

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 V

Job Title:

Purchaser V

Agency:

Health & Human Services Comm

Department:

Purchasing
- Consolidated 2

Posting Number:

20469

Closing Date:

11/22/2026

Posting Audience:

Internal and External

Occupational Category:

Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range:

$4,523.16-$6,000.00

Pay Frequency:

Monthly

Salary Group:

TEXAS-B-21

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:

None

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Brief

Job Description:

Procurement and Contracting Service is looking for a Purchaser V.

Purchaser V performs advanced (senior level) purchasing work involving planning, reviewing, researching, organizing, coordinating the purchase of commodities and services. Plans, organizes, coordinates and prepares specifications for transactional orders (POs), contracts, contract renewals and amendments. Prepares procurement documents and maintains, or oversees the maintenance of, detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Obtains services using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies, and established guidelines.

May train others. Works under minimal 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):

(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.

(20%) 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.

(20%) Processes assigned requisitions to 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…