SFE- PROCUREMENT ADMINISTRATOR

Be the Trusted Advisor Behind Smarter Purchasing and a Stronger Community.

The City of Coppell is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven procurement professional to serve as a trusted advisor to departments across the organization. In this role, you'll influence purchasing decisions that directly support our community by leading competitive procurements, developing innovative sourcing strategies, strengthening vendor partnerships, and delivering best-value solutions. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex challenges, improve processes, and help shape the future of procurement while making a meaningful impact through public service. If you're passionate about collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating value through strategic procurement, we invite you to join our team.

Opportunity Description
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Schedule Commitment
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional work beyond normal business hours may be required to support procurement activities, meetings, or project deadlines.

Pay Plan

This opportunity is exempt and on Pay Grade #20. The full Pay Grade Range is shown for growth and development opportunities within the grade. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity.

Hiring Range: $82,676-$101,274

• Min $82,676 ($39.75)
• Mid $101,274 ($48.69)
• Max $119,872 ($57.63)

Candidate Engagement Plan
This is our anticipated time line and is subject to change.

• July 10-26: Accepting Applications and Weekly Application Material Review
• July 27-31: Final Application Material Review and Technical Phone Screenings
• August 3-7: Candidates invited to the next step will complete a DISC Assessment and join us for a Panel Interview
• August 17-21: Interview Experience

For application support, or to check the status of your application, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699.Experience
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, professional training, certifications, and progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Experience administering competitive procurement processes, contract administration, vendor management, or purchasing activities in a governmental, public sector, higher education, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience interpreting and applying procurement policies, regulations, or contractual requirements.
• Experience developing solicitation documents, scopes of work, contracts, or procurement-related documentation.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and enterprise procurement or financial management systems, such as Tyler Munis or similar ERP platforms.

Preferred

• Experience with Texas public procurement laws and municipal purchasing practices.
• Current procurement certification, such as Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Procurement Professional (CPP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or a comparable professional procurement certification.
• Candidates not currently certified must be able to obtain an agreed-upon procurement certification within 18 months of hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Knowledge

• Public procurement principles, competitive solicitation methods, contract administration, and purchasing best practices.
• Applicable federal, state, and local procurement laws, regulations, and policies, including the ability to learn and apply Texas procurement requirements.
• Financial management and procurement systems, such as Tyler Munis or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Market conditions, cooperative purchasing programs, and procurement methods that support best-value purchasing decisions.

Skills

• Developing solicitation documents, scopes of work, and procurement specifications.
• Managing multiple procurement projects, timelines, and competing priorities with strong attention to detail.
• Building collaborative relationships with internal departments, vendors, and external partners.
• Interpreting procurement policies and communicating requirements clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Using technology and business systems to support procurement activities, documentation, and reporting.

Abilities

• Analyze procurement needs and recommend appropriate purchasing strategies that balance operational needs, compliance, and value.
• Interpret and apply procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to a variety of purchasing situations.
• Facilitate meetings, provide training, and deliver exceptional customer service while building trust with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with team members, vendors, leadership, and the public.

Who We Are

The City of Coppell is dedicated to serving the community, as well as employees of the City, and providing the highest level of service as constructively and efficiently as possible. For the Strategic Financial Engagement department, we pride ourselves on being a cohesive, effective, resilient team that values each other for their personal attributes and professional contributions. The importance of further developing our culture, empathy in the workplace, building leadership on all levels, and supporting one another to reach our goals, are cornerstones to the functions of the City. We believe that technology spurs innovation and are constantly in search of ways to do things better. All employees lead with a servant’s heart, understanding that we are here to provide the best quality of life for our citizens that depend on our everyday actions and decisions. We strive to be humble, intentional, be teachable. If this sounds interesting to you, apply to join our team!

Who You Are

• Curious– Ability and desire to acquire knowledge to deepen one’s understanding of the subject matter or situation
• Consistent – Produce quality results, correctly process information, and make sound decisions 
• Innovative: Ability to successfully implement ideas that improve and add value to service delivery.  
• Change Champion–Ability to facilitate others through change in order to achieve higher degree of productivity. 
• Leader– Strong leadership and coaching skills, customer service skills
• Communicator– Oral and written communication skills that builds relationships by effectively communicating ideas in a manner that results in mutually supported decisions for the greater good. 
• Service Oriented – Friendly and professional with a desire to address the needs of internal and external customers by proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Inclusive– Ability to work with a diverse group of people with their own experience and expertise, and develop working relationships with all levels of employees and citizens
• Detail Oriented– Strong knowledge of best practices and internal controls related to accounts payable, and the ability to perform occasionally tedious, exacting work, and frequently change tasks and perform multiple tasks simultaneously under time pressures.
• Analytical - Possess analytical skills to evaluate Accounts Payable information.
• Adaptable – Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work hours needed to meet deadlines.
• Tech Savvy– Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, copier, multi-line telephone, and other office equipment.  
• Microsoft Proficient– Ability to use all Microsoft office products with a high level of competency.  Specifically, intermediate to advanced knowledge and ability to work in Microsoft Excel 
• Planner– Proactively plan and prioritize work, effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals verbally, and in writing using the English language, in a cordial and professional manner. 

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