Assistant Director of Procurement Services

Job Description:

Assistant Director of Procurement Services

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $117,776.25 per year

The City of Waco Seeks:
The City of Waco is seeking a strategic Assistant Director of Procurement Services to join our team. This role will manage the City’s procurement, contract management, and property asset management operations. This role will provide leadership to achieve cost savings.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field and 7 years progressively responsible experience in public sector procurement, contract management, with at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Texas Real Estate Broker License.

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, directs and manages the City's procurement, contract management, and property asset management operations. Develops and implements strategic purchasing initiatives, modernizes procurement processes, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides leadership to achieve operational excellence and cost savings. Position may expand to include risk management oversight as operations mature.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, manages, and evaluates the operations and staff of Purchasing, Contract Management, and Property Asset Management; allocates resources and ensures effective service delivery to City departments and the public.
• Develops and implements strategic procurement initiatives including strategic sourcing, vendor management, competitive bidding processes, cooperative purchasing agreements, and rebate program maximization.
• Modernizes procurement operations by updating policies and procedures, implementing contract management systems, improving workflow processes, and establishing training programs for City staff.
• Oversees comprehensive property asset management including real estate acquisitions, dispositions, tax abatement programs, coordination with regional taxing authorities, and integration with procurement and contracting activities.
• Manages purchasing and contract compliance; ensures adherence to state and federal procurement regulations, City policies, and ethical standards; monitors vendor performance and contract administration.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight to the Purchasing Manager, Contract Management staff, and Property Asset Manager; establishes priorities, assigns responsibilities, evaluates performance, and develops staff capabilities.
• Advises the Managing Director of Finance, Assistant City Manager/CFO, and City Manager on procurement strategy, cost savings opportunities, risk exposure, and operational improvements; prepares reports and presentations on key performance indicators, rebate programs, and procurement activities.
• Develops and manages budgets for assigned divisions; identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements efficiency improvements.
• Coordinates procurement and property management activities with other City departments, vendors, consultants, insurance providers, and external agencies.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing public procurement, property management, and contract administration.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information
• Lives the City of Waco Values: equity & inclusion, excellence & innovation, integrity, people, and teamwork.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Closing Date/Time: 1/21/2026 10:00 AM Central

Salary:

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