Senior Public Procurement Specialist

City of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of San Antonio is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate and conduct procurement and contract initiation, monitoring, and compliance in line with city policies. The role primarily operates in an office environment and may supervise staff.

Responsibilities include developing training modules, evaluating proposals, negotiating with vendors, and preparing award recommendations for City Council consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, contract management, preparation or compliance in the public or private sector.

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 in accordance with city procurement policies and all other applicable 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, and opportunities.
• Plans, administers and executes the procurement process to include developing specifications/scope of work, pricing matrix, coordinating with departments, finalizing solicitation documents, tabulating bids/proposals, evaluating and selection process.
• Prepares award recommendations and coordinates with client department for City Council consideration.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Public procurement knowledge

Vendor relations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Training/mentoring

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

e-Procurement

Job description

City of San Antonio is seeking a procurement professional to coordinate and conduct procurement and contract initiation, monitoring, and compliance in line with city policies. The role primarily operates in an office environment and may supervise staff.

Responsibilities include developing training modules, evaluating proposals, negotiating with vendors, and preparing award recommendations for City Council consideration.