BCP Purchasing Specialist II Job Austin area,Texas USA,Business

Date: Feb 23, 2026
Location: Austin, TX

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Job Information

Functional

Title:

BCP Purchasing Specialist II
Job Title: Contract Specialist II
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: BCP - Program Admin
Posting Number: 14148
Closing Date: 03/09/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $4,666.66
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Shift: Day (First)
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Job Location

Job Location City: Austin
Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

Brief

Job Description

The Blind Children’s Purchasing Specialist II performs complex (journey-level) purchasing and procurement work to facilitate access to Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development Program (BCVDDP) services. In collaboration with the team of the Blind Children's Specialist and the BCP Service Specialist, the Blind Children’s Purchasing Specialist II purchases routine and complex goods and services for children enrolled in BCP services. The BCP Purchasing Specialist II works with internal (HHSC PCS or Accounts Payable) and external partners, including parents, medical providers, and contractors/vendors.

Provides guidance to others regarding purchasing policy and completes case reviews to support program quality assurance standards. Supports the Purchasing Manager in the development of procurement documentation and contract execution. Works under general supervision from the Purchasing Manager, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions

Ensures that purchases are appropriate and allowable based on the agency and program rules and policies. Completes and documents all required steps to ensure best value for each purchase including but not limited to obtaining quotes, confirming staff have identified comparable benefits, selecting appropriate procurement method, and issuing service authorizations. Confirms receipt of goods or services from staff or family, validates invoices, and makes payment.

Responsible for monitoring the purchasing email box for vendor inquiries and overseeing vendor setup queue. (30%)

Maintains compliance with HHSC/BCVDDP policies, procedures and best business practices, initiates, tracks and monitors the client purchasing process to ensure goods and services are provided, within program case management data system. Completes research activities to identify appropriate purchases of services to meet child/family’s needs for individual purchases as well as direct skills trainings in a group setting. Ensures payment for services meets agency timelines and payment is received by vendors.

(25%)

Works to support and meet Quality Assurance (QA) requirements and completes case reviews of purchasing team. Prepare and analyze and review reports for QA compliance to include development of actions for case review findings and trends. Assist with identifying case load needs and responding accordingly. Includes all activities ensuring compliance with QA Standards (programmatic and contract oversight and support). (20%)

Supports program purchases through the development of solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and entering requisitions on behalf of the program. Consults with program staff on any purchasing regarding direct skill trainings. (10%)

Coordinates and participates in program contract management projects, contract monitoring and provides…


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