Top 31 government purchasing Jobs in texas

Purchasing & Contracts Manager
City of Missouri City, TX —Missouri City, TX
- $76,001 - $121,601 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Parts, Inventory and Procurement Coordinator
City of Burleson, TX —Burleson, TX
- $46,318.58 - $69,477.87 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Purchasing Agent
City of Midlothian —Midlothian, TX
- $65,790.82 - $95,396.68 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
Procurement Specialist
U.S. District Court - Northern District of Texas —Dallas, TX
- $53,662 - $96,066 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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6d
Procurement Specialist
Texas Eastern District Court —Tyler, TX
- $54,372 - $97,098 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Buyer
City of Conroe —Conroe, TX
- From $29.80 an hour
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounts Payable Specialist - Purchasing
City of Temple —Temple, TX
- $21.00 - $23.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- 3 years
5d
Assistant Procurement Manager
Houston Housing Authority —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- English
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Procurement and Budget-Analyst
City of Kaufman —Kaufman, TX
- $54,285 - $64,995 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
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Buyer II
City of Conroe —Conroe, TX
- From $31.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Inventory Specialist
City of Amarillo —Amarillo, TX
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
12d
Procurement Manager
City of San Antonio —San Antonio, TX
- $85,896.20 - $128,844.30 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Research
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
12d
SFE- PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Coppell, City of (TX) —Coppell, TX
- $71,448 - $103,579 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
Procurement Manager 15-26
Housing Authority of The City of Austin —Austin, TX
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Pass drug screening
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Support Services Manager
County of Solano —Fairfield, TX
- $121,797.25 - $148,045.31 a year
- Email
- 5 years
- Finance
- Administrative experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
14d
Purchaser III - Procurement Division
Texas Department of Transportation —Austin, TX
- $42,976 - $64,469 a year
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Purchasing Manager
City of Conroe —Conroe, TX
- From $83,067 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II - (Parts Inventory)
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $20.72 - $21.86 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Military
- Pass drug screening
6d
Requisition Entry Coordinator
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $4,263.16 - $4,523.00 a month
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
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13d
Purchaser IV or V - Procurement Division
Texas Department of Transportation —Austin, TX
- $48,244 - $87,046 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Office
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays

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Purchasing & Contracts Manager

City of Missouri City, TX -
Missouri City, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$76,001 - $121,601 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Definition

Position Summary

Plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the City’s centralized purchasing and contract administration functions. Ensures procurement activities comply with federal, state, and local laws, including Texas Local Government Code, while promoting transparency, competition, fiscal responsibility, and operational efficiency.

This position develops procurement policies, manages formal solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs), oversees contract lifecycle administration, supervises purchasing staff, and serves as the City’s subject matter expert on public procurement and contracting.

Examples of Work

Procurement & Contract Administration

Direct all procurement activities, including competitive solicitations (IFB, RFP, RFQ, CSP), and approve solicitations, evaluations, and award recommendations
Oversee full contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, amendments, and vendor performance monitoring
Maintain centralized procurement and contract systems to ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and accountability

Compliance, Policy & Financial Coordination

Ensure compliance with Texas Local Government Code, federal requirements, and City policies, maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness
Develop and update procurement policies and procedures, promoting ethical standards and risk mitigation
Coordinate with Finance to ensure funding availability, proper coding, encumbrance tracking, and alignment with budget requirements
Oversee process Purchase Card (P-Card) program.

Leadership, Vendor Management & Strategic Improvement

Lead and develop procurement staff, establishing performance expectations and fostering accountability and service excellence
Manage vendor relationships, promote competition, and resolve disputes or performance issues
Drive strategic initiatives, including process improvements, automation, cost savings, cooperative purchasing, and long-term procurement planning

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement laws and regulations, competitive solicitation processes, contract administration, and risk management requirements
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal and contractual documents
Expertise in policy development, implementation, and preparing formal communications, including Council agenda items
Proven leadership capability in supervising staff, managing multiple high-value procurements, and utilizing ERP and e-procurement systems
Ability to exercise sound judgment, ensure ethical and transparent practices, resolve complex issues, and present recommendations to executive leadership and City Council

Education, Experience, or Certification

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field
Five (5) years of progressively responsible public procurement experience
Two (2) years of supervisory experience
Experience managing formal competitive solicitations

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
Experience in municipal government
Knowledge of construction procurement and capital projects
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Tyler Munis, Incode, SAP)
Master’s degree in Public Administration or related field

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government purchasing jobs in texas

Purchasing & Contracts Manager

Parts, Inventory and Procurement Coordinator

Purchasing Agent

Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Buyer

Accounts Payable Specialist - Purchasing

Assistant Procurement Manager

Procurement and Budget-Analyst

Buyer II

Inventory Specialist

Procurement Manager

SFE- PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Procurement Manager 15-26

Support Services Manager

Purchaser III - Procurement Division

Purchasing Manager

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II - (Parts Inventory)

Requisition Entry Coordinator

Purchaser IV or V - Procurement Division

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