Trinity River Authority of Texas · 17 hours ago
Manager, Assistant, Purchasing
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTrinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) is seeking an Assistant Manager of Public Purchasing to oversee procurement operations ensuring transparency and accountability. The role involves managing centralized purchasing functions for various contracts necessary for operating TRA's water, wastewater, and infrastructure systems while ensuring compliance with relevant codes and policies.
Environmental EngineeringGovernment
Responsibilities
Assist with managing daily procurement operations for TRA facilities, capital projects, plant operations, and administrative needs
Ensure compliance with statutes governing water authority procurement, including construction and engineering procurement requirements
Prepare, review, and approve solicitations, including RFBs, RFPs, RFQs, construction bids, and professional engineering services selections
Coordinate closely with TRA engineering, plant operations, and project management teams to align procurement strategies with operational needs
Provide leadership, training, and guidance to TRA purchasing staff
Ensure procurement documentation meets audit and regulatory standards and supports transparency
Assist with HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) tracking and management
Facilitate vendor communications, pre-bid meetings, evaluations, and negotiation activities
Support improvements to TRA procurement procedures, templates, and systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
Three (3) years of public-sector procurement experience, preferably with utilities, water authorities, or municipal organizations
Knowledge of Texas procurement law and requirements for engineering and construction procurements
Experience supporting capital projects, utility operations, or technical procurement environments
Experience with water/wastewater operations or infrastructure procurement
Experience with TRA procurement procedures or Texas water authority contracting practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
CTCD, CTCM, CTP, CPPB, or CPPO certifications preferred
Experience with Maximo and Lawson operating systems
Company
Trinity River Authority of Texas
The Trinity River Authority’s mission is to promote conservation, reclamation, protection and development of the natural resources of river.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Doug Short, CISM, CGCIO, GSTRT, GCCC
Chief Information Officer
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