Sr Vice President Procurement Services

DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 164,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sr. Vice President of Procurement Services at DART provides organizational leadership for procurement programs, materials management, and vendor management.

The role sets strategy, governance, and performance expectations to ensure compliant, transparent, and sound acquisition outcomes aligned with agency priorities. Leading an enterprise-wide procurement function, you will drive supplier inclusion, modernize processes, and manage budgets and talent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of procurement, contracting, or supply management experience.
• Five years managing and leading professional teams.
• Executive command of public-sector procurement, contract administration, and supplier diversity.
• Ability to translate agency strategy into measurable outcomes.
• CPPO designation preferred; CPCM/CPM or comparable certifications may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Set enterprise procurement strategy and lead contracting, purchasing, materials management, and supplier diversity.
• Ensure contracts are sourced competitively, cost-effective, and compliant with laws and policies.
• Establish rules, procedures, and metrics for accountability and risk management.
• Keep executives and the Board informed about purchasing plans and major contracts.
• Develop departmental budgets, workforce plans, and operating priorities.
• Build a high-performing procurement team through development and succession planning.
• Advance supplier inclusion and vendor performance to support agency mission.
• Modernize procurement through analytics, technology, and process improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public-sector procurement

Negotiation

Data-driven decision-making

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Board presentation

Talent development

Supplier diversity

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

CPPO designation preferred

CPCM/CPM certifications may be accepted

Job description

Professionals:

Pay Range:

$163,904.00 - $270,442.00

Country:

United States of America

Address:

1401 PACIFIC AVE

City:

DALLAS, TX 75202

FLSA:

Exempt

Professionals:

01 - Official Administrator (EEO-4-United States of America), 1A - Officials and Executives (EEO-SubCategory)

General Summary:

The Sr. Vice President of Procurement Services provides organizational leadership for DART’s Procurement programs and activities, Materials Management, and Vendor Management functions. The role establishes strategy, governance, and performance expectations that ensure compliant, transparent, and sound acquisition outcomes aligned with agency priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set enterprise procurement strategy and lead integrated contracting, purchasing, materials management, and supplier diversity operations.
• Ensure contracts and purchases are competitively sourced, cost-effective, and administered in accordance with public procurement standards, agency policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Set clear rules, procedures, and ways to measure results so the department stays accountable, follows requirements, manages risk, and delivers reliable service.
• Keep Executive leaders and the Board informed about purchasing plans, major contracts, market changes, risks, and results.
• Develop and direct departmental budgets, workforce plans, and operating priorities; address budget variances and ensure alignment with capital and financial plans.
• Build a high-performing procurement services team through talent selection, development, succession planning, accountability, and empowerment.
• Advance supplier inclusion, vendor performance, and stakeholder partnerships that support DART’s mission and community commitments.
• Modernize procurement through analytics, technology, process improvement, strategic sourcing, and the adoption of leading best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may substitute for stated minimums, excluding required diplomas, licenses, or certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible procurement, contracting, or supply management experience, including five years managing and leading professional teams.
• Executive command of public-sector procurement, contract administration, cost and pricing, materials management, supplier diversity, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated success translating agency strategy into measurable procurement, financial, operational, and stakeholder outcomes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to negotiate effectively, communicate clearly, resolve conflicts, and present information to the Board.
• Proven ability to lead transformation, use data and technology effectively, develop talent, and build trusted internal and external partnerships.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing needs and deadlines.
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills, with proficiency in standard computer applications used for presentations, reports, analysis, and day-to-day business activities.
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) designation preferred; Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), or a comparable professional certification may be accepted.
• Promotes organizational excellence through leadership development, succession planning, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily office-based, with periodic visits to operating facilities where exposure to noise, weather, dust, petroleum products, or chemicals may occur. Compliance with all safety requirements and use of provided protective equipment are required.

Note: This description summarizes the general nature and level of the role and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned. DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D

Open until qualified applicants are identified.