Strategic Public Procurement Coordinator

Txppa; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

GBRA seeks a Procurement professional to assist the Director of Purchasing in meeting procurement needs across divisions, developing documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include contracting, data analysis of spend levels, and training staff on purchasing procedures. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of public procurement experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of public procurement laws and best practices.
• Familiarity with standard purchasing procedures and governance.
• Experience with data mining, analytics, and spend evaluation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with electronic procurement systems and financial software.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Director of Purchasing in coordinating procurement activities with managers.
• Prepare procurement documents, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and GBRA policies.
• Post procurements to electronic systems and support vendors.
• Conduct data analyses to identify spend and negotiation opportunities.
• Provide training to staff on purchasing requirements and procedures.

Skills

Public procurement laws

Procurement procedures

Data mining & analytics

Communication & teamwork

Time management

Confidentiality

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement, supply chain management, or related field

Certification in purchasing/public procurement (preferred)

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Electronic procurement system

Financial software

Job description

GBRA seeks a Procurement professional to assist the Director of Purchasing in meeting procurement needs across divisions, developing documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include contracting, data analysis of spend levels, and training staff on purchasing procedures. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of public procurement experience are preferred.