Strategic Procurement & Inventory Lead

Careers In Government; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Texas retirement system (TCDRS)

457(b) deferred compensation plan

Paid vacation and sick/personal leave

Paid holidays

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development and training

Job summary

WTCPUA in Texas seeks an experienced Procurement & Inventory Officer to lead procurement, contract administration, and inventory management.

As the sole procurement professional, you will develop programs, ensure compliant purchasing, and guide departments through the full procurement lifecycle.

Join a public utility serving western Travis and northern Hays Counties with a strong emphasis on transparency and fiscal responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public admin, supply chain, procurement, finance, accounting, or logistics.
• Five+ years in public procurement, purchasing, contract administration, inventory, or supply chain.
• Experience managing competitive procurement processes, including solicitation development, proposal evaluation, and contract administration.
• Experience developing or implementing procurement policies, internal controls, or organizational purchasing programs.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contract performance, and procurement compliance.
• Experience with inventory management systems, controls, warehouse operations, or supply chain processes.
• Experience interpreting and applying applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan procurements for goods, services, professional services, and capital projects.
• Develop and manage competitive solicitations, including RFQs, IFBs, RFPs, and other methods.
• Prepare solicitation documents, specifications, evaluation criteria, bid tabulations, and award materials.
• Facilitate evaluation committees and promote fair, ethical procurement practices.
• Manage complex procurements and provide buying guidance across the agency.
• Develop inventory management program including controls, cycle counts, and improvements.
• Draft, negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts, amendments, renewals, and purchase agreements.
• Monitor vendor performance, insurance compliance, and contract closeout.
• Develop procurement and inventory policies, procedures, templates, and workflows.
• Administer procurement and inventory functions within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with Finance regarding inventory valuation, fixed assets, budgeting, and audits.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and Board materials.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract administration

Inventory management

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field

Job description

WTCPUA in Texas seeks an experienced Procurement & Inventory Officer to lead procurement, contract administration, and inventory management.

As the sole procurement professional, you will develop programs, ensure compliant purchasing, and guide departments through the full procurement lifecycle.

Join a public utility serving western Travis and northern Hays Counties with a strong emphasis on transparency and fiscal responsibility.