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City of Waco, TX · 2 days ago

Assistant Director of Procurement Services

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$118K/yr - $118K/yr

7+ years exp

The City of Waco is seeking a strategic Assistant Director of Procurement Services to join their team. This role will manage the City’s procurement, contract management, and property asset management operations, providing leadership to achieve cost savings.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and evaluates the operations and staff of Purchasing, Contract Management, and Property Asset Management; allocates resources and ensures effective service delivery to City departments and the public

Develops and implements strategic procurement initiatives including strategic sourcing, vendor management, competitive bidding processes, cooperative purchasing agreements, and rebate program maximization

Modernizes procurement operations by updating policies and procedures, implementing contract management systems, improving workflow processes, and establishing training programs for City staff

Oversees comprehensive property asset management including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, tax abatement programs, coordination with regional taxing authorities, and integration with procurement and contracting activities

Manages purchasing and contract compliance; ensures adherence to state and federal procurement regulations, City policies, and ethical standards; monitors vendor performance and contract administration

Provides strategic direction and oversight to the Purchasing Manager, Contract Management staff, and Property Asset Manager; establishes priorities, assigns responsibilities, evaluates performance, and develops staff capabilities

Advises the Managing Director of Finance, Assistant City Manager/CFO, and City Manager on procurement strategy, cost savings opportunities, risk exposure, and operational improvements; prepares reports and presentations on key performance indicators, rebate programs, and procurement activities

Develops and manages budgets for assigned divisions; identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements efficiency improvements

Coordinates procurement and property management activities with other City departments, vendors, consultants, insurance providers, and external agencies

Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing public procurement, property management, and contract administration

May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency

Performs other related duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information

Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork

Qualification

Public sector procurementContract managementProperty asset managementStrategic sourcingVendor managementBudget managementRegulatory complianceEthical standardsTraining program developmentCost-saving initiativesLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingPresentation skillsConfidentiality

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and 7 years progressively responsible experience in public sector procurement, contract management, with at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience