Senior Procurement Specialist - SPD

Senior Procurement Specialist - SPD

Salary

$3,060.00 - $3,562.80 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39642

Department

Finance

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Department: Finance

Division: Strategic Procurement Division

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMSubject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Procures complex and highly technical materials, equipment, services, professional services and products on a competitive basis and develops contract specifications and standards. Confers with department key stakeholders and other technical personnel to develop detailed and technical specifications.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Develop and define specifications for the different procurement methodologies: qualified bid, best value, professional service, construction, request for proposal and request for qualifications.
• Manage the formal solicitation process, vendor sourcing, evaluation matrix development, bid evaluation and bid award recommendations. Reviews bids, contracts and proposals for content and conformance to specifications.
• Coordinate and provide oversight of contract compliance and vendor performance.
• Responsible for contract administration including development of change orders, increase in spending authority, amendments to contract specifications and all elements of the contract.
• Research and keeps updated on industry standards including key cost drivers effecting contracted pricing as well as supply and demand.
• Performs and oversees tasks related to overall contract administration, maintenance and management of active contracts, and compiles statistical data to facilitate current and future contract planning.
• Exhibits excellent customer service and communications skills.
• Identifies and recommends strategies and procedures to improve the procurement process.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a field closely related to the work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analyses are required.

Professional purchasing experience may substitute for the above education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given candidates with:

Strong analytical, business, written and verbal communications skills. Strong background in cost analysis and forecasting. Knowledge of governmental procurement concepts and practices. Working knowledge of all aspects of the Citys purchasing systems and SAP applications.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-6020. If you need special services or accommodations, call (832) 393-6020 (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your education and experience?

• Bachelors Degree or beyond in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a related field and AT LEAST six (6) years of professional experience in purchasing, performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis.
• Bachelors Degree or beyond in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a related field and LESS THAN six (6) years of professional experience in purchasing, performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis.
• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a related field and AT LEAST eight (8) years of professional experience in purchasing, performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis.
• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Engineering, Purchasing, or a related field and LESS THAN (8) years of professional experience in purchasing, performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis.
• High School Diploma and AT LEAST ten (10) years of professional experience in purchasing, performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis.
• High School Diploma and LESS THAN ten (10) years of professional experience in purchasing, performing cost benefit and/or specification analysis.
• None of the above

03

Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Business Administration
• Finance
• Materials Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Other
• I have no degree

04

Which of the following best describes your experience working as a progressively responsible professional in purchasing technical materials, equipment and/or services or performing cost benefit and/or specification analyses are required?

• Less than four (4) years experience
• Four (4) years experience
• Five (5) years experience
• Six (6) years experience
• Seven (7) years experience
• Eight (8) years experience
• Nine (9) years experience
• More than ten (10) years experience
• I have no experience

05

In your current or most recent job, which of the following best describes your verifiable professional experience in computing cost analysis and forecasting?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year of experience
• Two (2) years experience
• Three (3) years experience
• Four (4) years experience
• Five (5) years experience
• Six (6) years experience
• I have no experience

06

In your current or most recent job, which of the following best describes your verifiable professional experience in conducting pre-proposals and pre-bid meetings which includes interpreting specifications?

• Less than one (1) year of experience
• One (1) year of experience
• Two (2) years experience
• Three (3) years experience
• Four (4) years experience
• Five (5) years experience
• Six (6) years experience
• I have no experience

07

If you indicated yes to question #6 above, please list the agency/agencies below. If no, please indicate N/A. (Please note stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable response and may delay your application review)

08

Do you have verifiable experience with the City of Houstons or any other governmental procurement concepts and practices?

• Yes
• No

09

Briefly describe any other professional purchasing experience or technical skills you feel would be particularly relevant. For instance, experience preparing Requests for Council Action (RCA), and/or participation in long-range procurement planning, oral presentations to vendors, team members, etc. If no other relevancy, please indicate "N/A". (Please Note stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable response and may delay your application review)

10

Are you a current City of Houston Finance Employee?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/