Senior Public Procurement & Contracts Specialist

City-of-SAN-Antoni; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate and oversee contracting activities, ensuring compliance with city policies and applicable laws. The role emphasizes handling complex procurements, evaluating proposals, and negotiating with vendors.

Based in City Tower, you will train staff, develop specifications, and prepare award recommendations while supporting City Council decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four years of progressively responsible procurement experience, contract management, preparation or compliance in the public or private sector.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to Public procurement procedures and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develops training modules, mentors city employees, and assist in the training of suppliers.
• Assists with research, development, and communication of purchasing policies and procedures to city personnel and provides technical guidance on said policies and procedures as necessary
• Prepares detailed written reports, presentations and debriefings as necessary.
• Determines solicitation method for complex, formal, high profile and discretionary procurements.
• Facilitates, coordinates, and participates in the evaluation of proposals and in negotiations with vendors.
• Facilitates the procurement of professional service and discretionary contracts (expenditure and revenue) in accordance with city procurement policies and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Consults with department personnel by providing technical procurement process assistance for goods, non-professional and professional services.
• Conducts product and vendor research for goods and non-professional and professional services to determine market volatility, price trends, availability, alternative products and potential future problems or opportunities.
• Plans, administers and executes the procurement process to include developing specifications/scope of work, developing pricing matrix, coordinating with appropriate departments, finalizing solicitation documents, tabulating bids/proposals, facilitating evaluation and selection process.
• Prepares award recommendations and coordinates with client department for City Council consideration.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

e-Procurement

Job description

City of San Antonio is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate and oversee contracting activities, ensuring compliance with city policies and applicable laws. The role emphasizes handling complex procurements, evaluating proposals, and negotiating with vendors.

Based in City Tower, you will train staff, develop specifications, and prepare award recommendations while supporting City Council decisions.