Director of Procurement

Texas A&M University System • Kingsville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Procurement provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight for all institutional procurement, purchasing, contracting, and support service operations. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance & CFO, this position is responsible for developing and implementing efficient, compliant, and cost-effective procurement programs that align with institutional goals. The Director ensures all procurement activities adhere to applicable federal, state, and system regulations while promoting transparency, competition, and fiscal responsibility. This role also fosters strong vendor relationships, drives continuous process improvement, and oversees staff development and training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of Texas procurement laws, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency in procurement and financial systems software
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Strong analytical and financial management skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to develop and implement policies and strategic initiatives
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight of all procurement, purchasing, contracting and receiving.
• Develops and implements procurement strategies that align with institutional goals and ensure efficient, cost-effective operations.
• Plans, directs, and assigns work to purchasing and contract management staff.
• Advises leadership on procurement risks, trends, and best practices.
• Oversees all procurement activities including requisitions, sourcing, bid processes, and contract awards.
• Prepares, reviews, evaluates, and awards competitive bids, Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQ).
• Develops specifications and scopes of work for goods and services.
• Reviews and approves institutional procurements to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Develops, implements, and maintains procurement policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and system laws, rules, and regulations.
• Establishes internal controls and ensures audit readiness of procurement activities.
• Identifies and mitigates procurement risks and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Manages vendor relationships, including performance monitoring and contract compliance.
• Evaluates vendor performance, documents deficiencies, and maintains approved and restricted vendor lists.
• Negotiates contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve best value.
• Oversees procurement-related financial activities including invoice review and cost-control initiatives.
• Oversees procurement systems and automated purchasing platforms to ensure efficiency and data integrity.
• Provides training and guidance to departments on procurement policies, procedures, and systems.
• Collaborates with campus departments to identify procurement needs and provide strategic sourcing solutions.
• Promotes continuous improvement through process enhancements and user support.

Benefits

• A welcoming campus community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System
• Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
• On-Campus Wellness Opportunities
• Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
• 8+ hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director