Senior Procurement & Contract Specialist

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a senior procurement professional to handle highly complex purchasing, contract development, and procurement policy guidance across agency facilities statewide.

Responsibilities include leading meetings, negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring team members. The role may include telecommuting options depending on division needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of purchasing or contract development experience.
• CTCD/CTCM certifications or ability to obtain within eleven months of hire.
• Knowledge of TXDPS and state/federal regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement-related meetings (kick-off, pre-proposal, post-award).
• Participate in dispute resolutions and protests.
• Explain procurement policies to stakeholders and ensure contract administration compliance.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate renewals/solicitations.
• Develop supporting documentation for emergency, disaster, grant purchases.
• Monitor regulatory requirements related to procurement.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration/Finance/Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Texas Department of Public Safety is seeking a senior procurement professional to handle highly complex purchasing, contract development, and procurement policy guidance across agency facilities statewide.

Responsibilities include leading meetings, negotiating contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring team members. The role may include telecommuting options depending on division needs.