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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Senior Contracting & Purchasing Specialist

positionSan Antonio, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$79K/yr - $142K/yr
date6+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the San Antonio Water System, which provides quality water to 1 million consumers. The Senior Contracting & Purchasing Specialist serves as project lead for complex projects, managing procurement processes and providing mentorship to staff, while ensuring compliance with contracting principles and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Leads Contract & Purchasing Specialists by providing guidance, mentoring and determining work assignments, priorities and procedures
Develops procurement strategies and serves as business advisor to customer throughout the procurement life cycle
Creates, develops, researches and approves bid requirements and/or specifications
Performs market research and cost analysis of prices, discount rates, delivery dates, transportation charges and previous performance
Prepares solicitation, document review, solicitation posting on third-party electronic bidding website, solicitation communications, and receiving of bids and proposals
Schedules, coordinates and presents at pre-bid meetings
Schedules, coordinates and facilitates technical evaluator committee consensus discussions
Attends selection committee meetings and vendor interviews
Conducts bid openings, modifies, and verifies bid tabulations
Negotiates contract terms and conditions; determines which contracts will be extended or bid
Creates, compiles, and writes contracts resulting from the bidding and negotiating process
Prepares Board Items for Purchasing Consent Agenda
Provides assistance to internal and external customers
Prepares and processes the necessary documents required for proper execution of change orders
Applies and interprets contracting principles, practices, theories, laws, procedures, and terminology, including Texas State Statutes – Local Government Code Chapters 252, 271 and 791
Utilizes SAWS’ third-party electronic bidding website for posting and updating specified solicitations, award, and related information
Utilizes SAWS’ financial software to manage contracts and contract executions
Enforces compliance of contract terms to include coordinating and mediating SAWS/ vendor relationships; resolves problems concerning obligations of the parties, explains contract terms; and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations and Board policies and procedures
Supports the Small Business Opportunities Program
Trains and advises SAWS employees on purchasing software and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract negotiationPurchasing experienceSolicitation developmentMarket researchCost analysisContract managementCertified Public Purchasing OfficerPublic relationsPC proficiencyCommunication skillsMentoringTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency
Six years' progressive purchasing experience, to include preparing solicitations, contract awards and/ or change orders

Preferred

Certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Benefits

Competitive, market-based salaries
Performance-based incentives
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Prescription drug program
Vision care plan
Two retirement plans
Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
Disability income
Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
Wellness programs
On-Site Fitness Facilities
Community service opportunities

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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