Brent Maldonado

HUB Program Specialist reports to the Purchasing Manager, who also oversees agency purchasing functions and related reporting.

Flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

Please note that a resume, tailored cover letter, and short answer responses are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates outreach and reviews vendor compliance with the state and agency Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) requirements.

Monitors, evaluates, and reports on HUB program effectiveness and activities to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA); generates internal monthly and quarterly HUB Reports; prepares the Semi-Annual and Annual HUB reports.

Coordinates and attends meetings and activities related to the HUB Program including attending statewide HUB events representing Texas Education Agency (may require some travel to Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, etc.).

Performs purchasing functions on an as-needed basis, including entering requisitions to order supplies and equipment, initiating contracts and solicitations for competitive services into TEA’s Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS), and processing Public Information Act requests pertaining to purchasing.

• Tracked and monitored purchase orders, deliveries, and invoicing to verify accuracy and compliance.
• Oversaw demand planning, purchasing, and logistics.
• Implemented inventory-management strategies to maximize availability and decrease waste.
• Streamlined shipping and receiving operations to reduce errors and improve customer satisfaction.
• Devised and maintained up-to-date database of supplier and vendor performance metrics.

• Managed five employees and increased sales by 10%.
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
• Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
• Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
• Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality, and service expectations.
• Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
• Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
• Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
• Monitored security to protect employees, customers, and property.

• Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments.
• Drafted documentation detailing design requirements and technical specifications in accordance with bid proposals.
• Created and finalized HVAC contracts for potential customers.
• Coordinated daily operations while managing multiple schedules and job sites.
• Cultivated and maintained strong professional relationships with clients and vendors. Conducted contract oversight by maintaining detailed records of purchases and tracking the fulfillment of specifications.
• Utilized social media platforms to promote business and expand client base.
• Collaborated with internal teams and external suppliers to improve outputs to meet demand and supply chain requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished job orders.