Strategic City Procurement Lead

City of Dallas; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 59,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Procurement Specialist at City of Dallas oversees reviews, bids, and contracts for high-profile purchases over $70,000, ensuring compliance with laws and city codes while supporting efficient procurement processes.

With 6+ years in purchasing and contract management, you will lead procurement staff, coordinate with city offices, handle vendor issues, and help implement software that improves operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of purchasing and procurement practices, procedures, and methods.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations with accuracy and efficiency.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships.
• Providing leadership, guidance, and senior level oversight for other buyers.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, checks, and evaluates bids, specifications, and award recommendations for all procurement or purchasing requiring City Council approval to ensure applicable laws and procedures are followed.
• Supervises and provides lead direction and guidance to staff to maintain productivity; reviews and monitors all purchasing contracts for completeness and compliance with Federal, State and City code and regulations.
• Researches and investigates procurement issues and prepares responses to the City Manager’s Office, City Council, City Attorney, and City Auditor’s Office; responds to vendor protests and assists executive staff in resolving issues regarding bids, proposals, specifications, high-tech procurement, exempt and emergency purchases, and other large-scale purchases.
• Assists with the testing and implementation of software utilized by the Office of Procurement Services; reviews processes and procedures to ensure seamless integration with software and efficiencies.
• Provides procurement support in the issuance of notices, reconciliation of complex problems, and vendor protests.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Mathematical accuracy

Cost-benefit analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership for buyers

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree + 4 years experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting

Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Accounting

Job description

The Senior Procurement Specialist at City of Dallas oversees reviews, bids, and contracts for high-profile purchases over $70,000, ensuring compliance with laws and city codes while supporting efficient procurement processes.

With 6+ years in purchasing and contract management, you will lead procurement staff, coordinate with city offices, handle vendor issues, and help implement software that improves operational efficiency.