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About the Role

This position performs a variety of procurement services, including managing staff, overseeing sourcing, contract monitoring, and providing advisement and technical support. It is responsible for soliciting contracts of the highest value, greatest complexity, and most public interest, ensuring procurement outcomes align with policy, legal, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and management for Central Procurement, contributing to division goals and objectives.
• Assists in the overall supervision of the division to ensure effective interdivisional cooperation.
• Represents the Chief Procurement Officer as needed.
• Directs one or more procurement units, overseeing staff and budget development.
• Oversees multiple programs and directly manages assigned programs.
• Develops and maintains policy and procedural knowledge in assigned programs.
• Develops short- and long-term goals, priorities, objectives, and strategies.
• Monitors and reports on program performance.
• Drives direction, planning, and procedures to ensure implementation of best practices and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Ensures appropriate support and assistance is provided to department managers and staff relative to procurement planning, proposal review, evaluation, negotiation, and contract awards.
• Leads or assists in the development of departmental procurement plans.
• Monitors and reports on the performance of departmental procurement plans.
• Monitors and maintains compliance with policies regarding conflict of interest and ethics.
• Performs any procurement activity also performed by subordinate staff, including buying services, source selection, contract management, and category management.
• Serves as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders for procurement guidance and technical support.
• Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Requirements

• Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to perform essential job functions.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field plus six (6) years of experience in a related field, of which two (2) years were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Graduation a Master’s degree, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPSM or CPCM may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience in public procurement.
• Experience in a public procurement leadership role with demonstrated experience in leading, managing, and training multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience in procuring general categories including information technology.
• Proven experience resolving complex formal contract disputes.
• A detailed, complete COA employment application is required.
• A cover letter is required.
• A résumé is also required but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application.
• Verification of education will be required.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
• May contact current and former employers if selected as a top candidate.

Skills

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and contract law including terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, procurement and contract monitoring, compliance practices, and best practices nationally in public procurement.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations governing commodities and services purchasing for the City.
• Knowledge of the methods, policies and procedures involved in purchasing a large quantity and variety of supplies, equipment, services and goods.
• Knowledge of buying procedures, purchase orders, delivery orders and the use of purchasing cards.
• Knowledge of alternative delivery methods for the procurement of construction and construction-related professional services.
• Knowledge of informal and all formal source selection processes including price competition.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and formation, contract management, contract administration processes, and contract category management.
• Knowledge of automated purchasing systems.
• Skill in leading, managing and training a multi-disciplinary workforce.
• Skill in providing internal consulting services.
• Skill in relationship management to assigned customer departments.
• Skill in developing and leading cross-functional teams.
• Skill in computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
• Ability to work independently and perform procurement and contract service projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement and discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Ability to resolve complex formal contract disputes and to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project the consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees, City Management and their staff, vendors and contract service providers and the general public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
• Ability to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Relevant certifications such as CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPPB, CPSM, CPCM, or C.PM.

Location

• 721 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Work Type

• Full-time
• Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period.
• Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 60% of their scheduled work week.

Experience Level

• Six (6) years of experience in a related field, of which two (2) years were in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Master’s degree, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPSM or CPCM may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Experience in public procurement leadership role.
• Extensive experience in procuring general categories including information technology.
• Proven experience resolving complex formal contract disputes.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Business or Public Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree.
• High School graduation or GED equivalent.

Salary/Compensations

• $112,600.00-144,700.00 Annually

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Work-life balance programs
• Extensive benefits
• City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
• Access to public transit
• Bike-friendly infrastructure
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness centers
• Mental health support
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

About the Company

• Austin Financial Services provides a variety of financial services and programs to residents, vendors, and City departments.
• Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.
• Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.
• As an internal support function within the larger City organization, AFS is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.
• At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities.
• We strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, grounding our efforts in guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.
• Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
• Value and Innovation: Work in an environment where employees are valued, and innovation thrives.
• Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
• By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Equal Opportunity

• The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.
• In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
• City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.