JOB
Be the Trusted Advisor Behind Smarter Purchasing and a Stronger Community.
The City of Coppell is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven procurement professional to serve as a trusted advisor to departments across the organization. In this role, you'll influence purchasing decisions that directly support our community by leading competitive procurements, developing innovative sourcing strategies, strengthening vendor partnerships, and delivering best-value solutions. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and help shape the future of procurement while making a meaningful impact through public service. If you're passionate about collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating value through strategic procurement, we invite you to join our team.
Opportunity Description
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Schedule Commitment
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional work beyond normal business hours may be required to support procurement activities, meetings, or project deadlines.
Pay Plan
This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #20. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.
Hiring Range: $82,676-$101,274
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Min $82,676 ($39.75)
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Mid $101,274 ($48.69)
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Max $119,872 ($57.63)
Candidate Engagement Plan
This is our anticipated time line and is subject to change.-
July 10-26: Accepting Applications and Weekly Application Material Review
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July 27-31: Final Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings
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August 3-7: Candidates invited to the next step will complete a DISC Assessment and join us for a Panel Interview
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August 17-21: Interview Experience
For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Experience
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, certifications, and progressively responsible procurement experience.
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Experience administering competitive procurement processes, contract administration, vendor management, or purchasing activities in a governmental, public sector, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
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Experience interpreting and applying procurement policies, regulations, or contractual requirements.
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Experience developing solicitation documents, scopes of work, contracts, or procurement-related documentation.
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Experience using Microsoft Office applications and enterprise procurement or financial management systems, such as Tyler Munis or similar ERP platforms.
Preferred
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Experience with Texas public procurement laws and municipal purchasing practices.
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Current procurement certification, such as Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or a comparable professional procurement certification.
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Candidates not currently certified must be able to obtain an agreed-upon procurement certification within 18 months of hire.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge
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Public procurement principles, competitive solicitation methods, contract administration, and purchasing best practices.
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Applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, and policies, including the ability to learn and apply Texas procurement requirements.
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Financial management and procurement systems, such as Tyler Munis or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
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Market conditions, cooperative purchasing programs, and procurement methods that support best-value purchasing decisions.
Skills
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Developing solicitation documents, scopes of work, and procurement specifications.
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Managing multiple procurement projects, timelines, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
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Building collaborative relationships with internal departments, vendors, and external partners.
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Interpreting procurement policies and communicating requirements clearly to a variety of audiences.
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Using technology and business systems to support procurement activities, documentation, and reporting.
Abilities
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Analyze procurement needs and recommend appropriate purchasing strategies that balance operational needs, compliance, and value.
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Interpret and apply procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to a variety of purchasing situations.
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Facilitate meetings, provide training, and deliver exceptional customer service while building trust with stakeholders.
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Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members, vendors, leadership, and the public.
