Director I

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Functional Title: Director I 
Job Title: Director I 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Purchasing - Consolidated 2 
Posting Number: 10184 
Closing Date: 10/27/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-26 
Salary Range: $6,377.50 - $7,500.00 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift: Days (First) 
Telework:  
Travel:  
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DHSB) 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 8003,8040,8041,8042,10C0,111X,112X,113X,114X,20C0,30C0,40C0,611X,612X,631X,641X,648X,90G0,91C0,91W0 
97E0,SEI15 
 
 

Job Description:

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance to purchasing teams. Work involves establishing strategic goals and objectives related to purchasing and procurement functions. Oversees the purchase of goods and services ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, HHSC policies and procedures, and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements. Oversees the development of procurement guidelines, policy and procedures, rules, and regulations in accordance with state and federal laws. Establishes priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress for meeting goals. Plans, assigns, and oversees the work of others. Trains others. Serves as lead of the Food/MIMS team. 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.

This position reports to the Director of Construction, Building Maintenance, Food and MIMS in the Procurement and Contracting Services division.

This position is required to come into the office at least three days per work week. Telework availability is subject to agency policy and procedure.

Essential Job Functions:   

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.

(45%) Manages the daily operations of procurement teams to obtain goods and services using the most applicable and cost-effective purchasing methods based on laws, rules, policies and established guidelines. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of assigned purchasing staff to ensure that administrative and client goods and services requested by HHS agencies are procured in a timely, efficient, effective, and ethical manner. Assists in drafting competitive specifications for commodities and services. Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.

(25%) Provides direction and guidance and recommends effective strategies to resolve issues or trends related to procurement and contracting services. Identifies purchasing related issues and works with purchasers, management, requesters, subject matter experts, other agency staff, and stakeholders to manage and resolve issues; responds to phone and e-mail inquiries from requesters and other staff regarding purchasing in a timely and customer service-oriented manner. Analyzes information to keep management informed.

(20%) Oversees staff development plans, performance, and activities. Develops and oversees performance measures to ensure procurements are processed in a timely, efficient, and effective manner and in accordance with state and federal laws. Monitors team output to ensure timely completion of work and compliance with applicable laws, rules, policies, and established procedures. Analyzes information to keep management informed.

(10%) Supports Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) outreach and participates in procurement related events. Performs other duties as assigned, such as participating in or providing support to meet the agency’s disaster response and recovery obligations or Business Continuity Plan activation.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) - certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire. CTCD certification preferred.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Expert knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing state purchasing.

Expert knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures

Expert knowledge of state of Texas procurement principles and practices.

Skill in working collaboratively with diverse groups.

Skill in identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.

Skill in the use of computer and applicable software.

Skill in attention to detail.

Ability to act in a sound, logical, proactive and appropriate manner based on well thought out analysis of situations or problems.  

Ability to assign and/or oversee the work of others.

Ability to effectively train others.

Must be detail oriented.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced work environment with competing priorities.

Must provide customer service excellence.

Ability to manage staff performance and purchasing activities.

Ability to establish goals and objectives; develop work plans, policies, and procedures; implement and evaluate processes and outcomes.

Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information.

Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing .

Initial Screening Criteria:

Three (3) or more years progressive experience in procurement is required. A minimum of two (2) years of which must demonstrate progressive experience with procurement methods such as Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ) or Invitation for Bids (IFB).  Two (2) years of supervisory or team lead experience is required. Experience with the use of automated systems/databases is preferred. Experience with Texas SmartBuy/Managed Term, TxMAS contracts or Group Purchasing Organization procurements preferred. State of Texas agency experience is preferred. Experience with the purchase of food is preferred.

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Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

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Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.