Senior Procurement Analyst

dallascollege; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage complex professional service and construction procurements, ensuring compliance with state statutes and college policies while supporting efficient, ethical purchasing across all locations.

You will partner with departments to streamline sourcing, negotiate contracts, monitor vendor performance, and safeguard college resources.

This on-site role may offer a hybrid arrangement after six months based on responsibilities and policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of procurement regulations and policies.
• Ability to review requisitions for completeness and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Procure materials, equipment, supplies, and services with compliance to state statutes and college policies.
• Lead complex professional service and/or construction procurements.
• Influence major purchasing decisions across Dallas College.
• Collaborate with departments and vendor partners to optimize spend and contractual terms.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Workday eProcurement

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N08

Salary Minimum

$90,038.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on-site roles.

After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.

Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff Position Summary

Works with all Dallas College locations regarding the procurement process, i.e., procuring materials, equipment, supplies, and services and compliance with state statutes and College procurement policies and procedures. Position specializes in complex professional service and/or construction service procurements.

Why the Role Matters

Serves as a strategic partner in ensuring Dallas College acquires goods and services efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with procurement regulations.

Helps safeguard institutional resources by driving responsible spending and strong vendor management practices.

Supports the college's mission by ensuring departments have the resources needed to serve students and employees effectively.

The Impact of the Position

Influences major purchasing decisions that affect operations across the college.

Identifies cost‑saving opportunities, improves procurement processes, and enhances operational efficiency.

Contributes to transparency, compliance, and accountability in the use of college funds.

Why Candidates Should Be Excited About the Opportunity

Opportunity to lead meaningful procurement initiatives with enterprise‑wide impact.

Exposure to complex sourcing, contract management, and strategic purchasing activities that support professional growth.

Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and play a key role in driving organizational success.

What Makes Dallas College a Great Place to Work

Mission‑driven organization focused on transforming lives through education and workforce development.

Collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, service, and continuous improvement.

Strong commitment to employee development, work‑life balance, and career advancement.

Opportunitytomakeadirectimpactonstudents, thecommunity, andthe future of higher education.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement, managing and successful negotiation with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to review procurement requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with college policies and procedures as well as regulatory statutes regarding the procurement of goods/services.
• Keep up to date on changes in state laws, policy and procedures to continue current working knowledge.
• Keeps abreast of technological changes and best practices within the industry through professional development activities.
• Knowledge to develop specifications, prepare bid documents and make recommendations regarding purchases.
• The ability to review monitor and approve purchases to select suppliers using Workday eProcurement-based procurement systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of eProcurement procurement applications.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to discover potential risks to the college.
• Ability to analyse contracts with an eye toward reducing costs and increasing profits, while ensuring compliance with the law and college policies and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative work relationships with individuals internal/external to the organization to acquire new and innovative business and ideas.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to represent the organization to key stakeholders, the public and business partners.
• Ability to attend stakeholder functions after work hours, as required.
• Ability to perform detailed work related to purchasing with good judgment, accuracy, confidentiality and promptness.
• The ability to research and investigate sources of supply, comparing and analyzing specifications to facilitate the procurement of goods and services.
• Able to interpret, guide, and provide procurement information to college personnel to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to discover potential risks to the college.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects with high attention to detail.
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills and is able to function in a fast‑paced, constantly changing work environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge and experience in providing effective customer service.
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