NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago
Procurement Specialist / Buyer – Municipal
Texas City, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Buyer to support municipal purchasing and procurement activities for the City of Texas City. This role involves managing competitive bidding, contract administration, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with city policies and regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Review and process purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy, budget availability, and required approvals
Assist with evaluation of quotes and bid proposals and preparation of purchase orders
Run purchasing and PO reports and provide weekly and monthly analysis
Collaborate with departments to develop specifications and scopes of work
Prepare bid specifications and assist with solicitation of competitive bids
Support bid openings, vendor responses, bid tabulations, and recommendations
Assist with contract administration from award through closeout
Ensure procurement activities comply with City ordinances and state and federal requirements
Prepare and process ARPA and rehabilitation bid projects in accordance with applicable policies
Audit procurement card transactions to identify exceptions and ensure compliance
Maintain purchasing records and vendor database
Track and maintain certificates of insurance and licensing documentation
Support fiscal year opening and closing of purchase orders, including encumbrance carryover reporting
Provide administrative support related to purchasing activities
Train department staff on purchasing processes and procedures
Assume Purchasing Manager duties as assigned during absences
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Minimum two (2) years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in the public sector
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Experience in a municipal or governmental purchasing environment
Experience with Tyler Munis or similar ERP system
Familiarity with competitive bidding laws and cooperative purchasing programs
Benefits
Comprehensive group health plan
Defined benefit retirement plan
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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