Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Salary

$85,896.20 - $128,844.30 Annually

Location

100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX

Job Type

4A Full-Time

Job Number

2026-01010

Department

Finance

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Grant Funded

No

FLSA Status

Exempt

• Description
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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for managing and implementing procurement and contract initiation, monitoring, and compliance activities for the Finance Department in the Procurement Division, in accordance with the Citys procurement and contracting policies and procedures. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location

City Tower - 100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule

7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts training of employees in the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their duties. Assists staff by providing technical guidance and direction.
• Provides oversight for the timely procurement of goods and non-professional services. In addition, will oversee the facilitation of procurement professional services and discretionary contracts (expenditure and revenue) in accordance with City procurement policies and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
• Develops and/or identifies proposed improvement to contracting programs, policies and procedures.
• Researches market sources and vendors to locate and ensure most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of supplies and services. Prepares and issues solicitation documents. Receives and evaluates proposals and bids; awards or recommends the award of contracts.
• Oversees and actively participates in negotiation, renegotiation and termination of contracts with vendors.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Directs a variety of outreach and ensures that small and local owned business have an equitable opportunity to participate in procurement.
• Maintains a list of purchasing liaisons of departments assigned and coordinates training for department liaisons as necessary.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in procurement, contract management and compliance, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement and contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, procurement and contract monitoring and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to procurement and contracts.
• Knowledge of personnel administration principles and practices.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of City policies regarding small and local owned business vendors and awards.
• Skill in the proficient operation of personal computers & associated software.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to understand procurement and contract management data, documents, and reports.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial and cost accounting data.
• Ability to work independently and perform procurement and contract service projects from inception to completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City Management and their staff, vendors and contract service providers, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to perform all the intellectual and analytical requirements of the position, including decision-making.

Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

03

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

04

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

05

How many years of increasingly responsible experience in procurement, contract management and compliance do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years or more

06

How many years of supervisory experience in the field of procurement, contract management and compliance do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

Select any of the following Microsoft Office applications that you have professional experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

08

Please rate your level of expertise with Microsoft Excel:

• No Experience
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)

09

How many years of experience do you have using SAP

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years or more

10

Please rate your level of expertise with SAP.

• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience (requires little or no assistance)
• Advanced Experience (subject matter expert - able to teach others)
• No Experience

11

Describe your experience in developing and/or managing procurement preference programs such as local and/or veteran preference programs. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

12

Describe how you would collaborate with a department to develop scope and/or requirements for a contract award to be successful within the client departments requested timeline. How would you resolve contract and compliance issues with both the vendor and the client department(s)? If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

13

Describe what you would consider to be key procurement performance metrics. How would you utilize that information to make informed decisions? If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

14

What do you consider to be key procurement performance metrics and how would you utilize that information?

15

Describe which tools you would use to monitor staff assignments in order to optimize performance of the team to ensure customer timelines are met and lapses in contract coverage are minimized. If you do not have this experience, please respond with N/A

16

Describe your supervisory philosophy. How do you motivate and empower staff and develop an environment of cooperation, stability, and professional growth for your team?

17

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

18

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

Required Question

Employer City of San Antonio

Address Human Resources Department

San Antonio, Texas, 78205

Phone 210-207-8705

Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx