Strategic Public Procurement Specialist

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Procurement professional to perform public procurement functions, including solicitation, evaluation, recommendation, and contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Reports to the Director of Procurement and handles purchase orders, supplier inquiries, and preparation of recommendation documents for Board approval; requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of procurement or accounting experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Finance, School or Public Administration.
• Certification: TASBO certification preferred.
• Experience: 2 years of procurement and/or accounting experience, preferably in Texas public education.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve purchases, ensuring compliance with District policies and laws.
• Review and develop compliant specifications and solicitation documents.
• Coordinate procurement timelines, conferences, and evaluation activities.
• Explain procurement process and provide technical assistance on purchases and POs.
• Assist with preparation and compliance of recommendation documents for Board approval.
• Assist with writing policies and procedures related to procurement.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and purchase orders using financial software.

Skills

Public procurement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, School or Public Administration

TASBO certification (preferred)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Fort Worth ISD seeks a Procurement professional to perform public procurement functions, including solicitation, evaluation, recommendation, and contract administration, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Reports to the Director of Procurement and handles purchase orders, supplier inquiries, and preparation of recommendation documents for Board approval; requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of procurement or accounting experience.