Procurement Operations & Vendor Compliance Specialist

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DART is seeking a Procurement Support Specialist to provide advanced administrative and operational support within the procurement department, coordinating vendor data, payments, and records to ensure compliance with policy.

You will liaise with Accounts Payable and internal departments, manage vendor setup, assist with supplier portals, and support audits and Open Records Requests while maintaining accurate documentation across the procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field required.
• 4 years of procurement, purchasing, finance, vendor management, or accounts payable experience.
• Proficiency with ERP, vendor management systems, and supplier portals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and materials/document management.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor setup and updates with AP for payment readiness.
• Liaise between Procurement and AP to resolve vendor data discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors about contracts, registrations, and payments.
• Support the DART Supplier Portal and vendor registration.
• Maintain procurement records and prepare reports for management.
• Assist with audits and Open Records Requests as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration/Public Administration/Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Vendor management systems

Electronic procurement platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Supplier portals

Job description

DART is seeking a Procurement Support Specialist to provide advanced administrative and operational support within the procurement department, coordinating vendor data, payments, and records to ensure compliance with policy.

You will liaise with Accounts Payable and internal departments, manage vendor setup, assist with supplier portals, and support audits and Open Records Requests while maintaining accurate documentation across the procurement lifecycle.