City of San Antonio

Procurement Specialist III

City of San Antonio$67K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, contract management, preparation or compliance in the public or private sector.

Responsibilities

  • Develop training modules and mentor city employees and suppliers.
  • Research and communicate purchasing policies to city personnel, providing technical guidance.
  • Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and debriefings as necessary.
  • Determine solicitation methods for complex and high-profile procurements.
  • Coordinate evaluation of proposals and negotiate with vendors.
  • Facilitate procurement of professional service and discretionary contracts in compliance with policies and laws.
  • Conduct product and vendor research to assess market trends and opportunities.

Benefits

  • Subsidized health care benefits for employees and retirees.
  • Paid disability benefits and life insurance.
  • Automatic participation in a pension program, currently matched 2 to 1.
Full Job Description
Salary: $67,301.78 - $100,952.80 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating and conducting procurement and contract initiation, monitoring or compliance activities, in accordance with the City's procurement and contracting policies and procedures. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. May exercise supervision over assigned staff.

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

  • Develops training modules, mentors city employees, and assist in the training of suppliers.
  • Assists with research, development, and communication of purchasing policies and procedures to city personnel and provides technical guidance on said policies and procedures as necessary
  • Prepares detailed written reports, presentations and debriefings as necessary.
  • Determines solicitation method for complex, formal, high profile and discretionary procurements.
  • Facilitates, coordinates, and participates in the evaluation of proposals and in negotiations with vendors.
  • Facilitates the procurement of professional service and discretionary contracts (expenditure and revenue) in accordance with city procurement policies and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
  • Consults with department personnel by providing technical procurement process assistance for goods, non-professional and professional services.
  • Conducts product and vendor research for goods and non-professional and professional services to determine market volatility, price trends, availability, alternative products and potential future problems or opportunities.
  • Plans, administers and executes the procurement process to include developing specifications/scope of work, developing pricing matrix, coordinating with appropriate departments, finalizing solicitation documents, tabulating bids/proposals, facilitating evaluation and selection process.
  • Prepares award recommendations and coordinates with client department for City Council consideration.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) years of progressively responsible procurement experience, contract management, preparation or compliance in the public or private sector.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in the public sector
  • SAP experience
  • e-Procurement 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to Public procurement procedures and contracts.
  • Knowledge of City of San Antonio charter regulations and ordinances regarding procurement procedures.
  • Knowledge of contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, contract monitoring and compliance practices.
  • Knowledge of City policies regarding small, women and minority-owned business vendors and awards.
  • Ability to determine the most appropriate procurement method utilizing State and cooperative agreements, best value, high tech request for proposals and online auction platforms.
  • Knowledge of personnel administration principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices, procedures, and techniques.
  • Skill in the proficient operation of personal computers & associated software.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret complex data pertaining to commodity and equipment purchases.
  • Ability to establish procurement policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Ability to interpret, evaluate and apply internal controls to a complex procurement system.
  • Ability to understand contract management data, documents, and reports.
  • Ability to understand and interpret financial and cost accounting data.
  • Ability to work independently and perform contract services 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.
  • Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

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:

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
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
  • Associate's 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
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Master's 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 progressively responsible procurement experience, contract management, preparation or compliance in the public or private sector do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 year
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years
  • 11 years
  • 12 years or more

06

How many years of SAP experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have working in the public sector?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more

08

How many years of experience do you have working with e-Procurement?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more

09

Salaries for new city employees begin at the base of the salary range, offers vary and may be dependent on experience and qualifications. Based on this information, I agree the base of the salary range is the lowest amount I am willing to accept.
  • Yes
  • No

10

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 [email protected] 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

About City of San Antonio

The City of San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States and the second most populous city in Texas, with a population of 1,547,253. It is the seat of Bexar County and includes portions of the surrounding counties. San Antonio is the center of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan statistical area. Commonly referred to as Greater San Antonio, the metropolitan area has a population of over 2.5 million based on the 2019 U.S. census estimate, making it the 24th-largest metropolitan area in the United States and third-largest in Texas. San Antonio was founded in 1718 as a Spanish colonial mission and fortress. It became the first chartered civil settlement in present-day Texas in 1731. The city is home to five Fortune 500 companies and the South Texas Medical Center, the only medical research and care provider in the South Texas region.
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