Overview
Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Edinburg, TX at Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Title: Purchasing Assistant
Company: Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Location: Edinburg, TX
Company Description Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) is a Community Mental Health Center serving individuals with mental health needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use challenges across Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy Counties in Texas. With approximately 550 employees, TTBH delivers a broad range of behavioral health services and support programs. The organization provides care to more than 24,000 individuals annually, emphasizing accessible, community-based services. Team members contribute to a mission-driven environment focused on improving quality of life and promoting recovery for diverse populations.
Role Description The Purchasing Assistant performs clerical and administrative support duties for the Purchasing Department. Responsibilities include preparing and processing purchase requisitions and purchase orders, obtaining routine vendor quotations, maintaining purchasing records and files, receiving and verifying deliveries, distributing purchased goods to designated departments, entering data into financial and procurement systems, and preparing routine reports.
Work involves following established purchasing policies, procedures, and guidelines to support the procurement of goods and services for the Center. The employee is responsible for ensuring purchasing documents are complete and accurate, maintaining organized records, and providing courteous customer service to staff and vendors. Duties require attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
Assignments are generally routine to moderately complex and are performed in accordance with applicable Center policies and procedures, procurement requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The employee exercises independent judgment within established procedures and refers unusual situations, exceptions, or policy-related matters to the Purchasing Manager.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Purchasing Manager and is reviewed through completed work, reports, and discussions for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of purchasing processes and purchasing procedures, including experience creating and managing purchase orders.
- Experience in procurement activities such as sourcing vendors, obtaining quotes, and supporting contract compliance.
- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors, internal departments, and colleagues, both in writing and verbally.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills for maintaining accurate records, tracking orders, and reconciling invoices.
- Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office) and familiarity with purchasing or ERP systems.
- Ability to work on-site in Edinburg, TX, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education in business, accounting, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in healthcare or public sector purchasing is an asset but not required.
- apply online at www.ttbh.org
