Purchaser IV

4 weeks ago

Austin, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Purchaser IV
Purchases services using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines. Performs mid-level purchasing work involving planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing services; processes transactional purchase orders and payments utilizing state issued Procard, preparing procurement documents, contract purchase orders, renewals, and amendments; maintains records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. 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:
(40%) Reviews requisitions for completeness and compliance with applicable requirements prior to processing; processes assigned requisitions; processes emergency purchases as necessary; researches vendors for products and services; prepares, reviews, releases and tracks purchase orders (POs) based on requesters’ needs; monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing; maintains all required documentation supporting transactions; may assist in coordinating requisition assignments to purchasing teams; monitors and documents vendor performance as required; and provides required reporting (e.g., WorkQuest exception reporting). Uses automated procurement systems.

(25%) Identifies purchasing related issues and works with management, requesters, subject matter experts, stakeholders, agency staff, and other purchasing staff to manage issues; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding the status of requisitions, POs and the delivery of goods or services; supports Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) outreach and participates in procurement related events; provides assistance to requesters in drafting competitive specifications for commodities and services.

(15%) Prepares or oversees the preparation and distribution of competitive solicitations to vendors; recommends and makes contract awards and suggests additional content for contracts when appropriate.

(10%) Provides customer service excellence in alignment with the PCS Core Customer Service Principles. Actively demonstrates the eight core pillars of customer service: be responsive; set clear and realistic expectations; be transparent; be courteous; be consistent; be resourceful; embrace complaints; and be intentional about continuous improvement.

(10%) Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating or providing support for the agency’s disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing
Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures
Knowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practices, assigned commodities and products on the open market, and supply sources
Skill in the use of computer and applicable software
Skill in problem solving, including asking appropriate questions and identifying resources to obtain necessary information
Skill in attention to detail
Skill in providing good customer service
Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information
Ability to maintain a system of required record keeping
Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
Ability to schedule, prioritize, monitor and complete multiple assignments timely
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Ability to act in a sound, logical, proactive and appropriate manner based on well thought out analysis of situations or problems

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