Senior Procurement Analyst

Procurement SpecialistApplications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.Weekly Work Hours: 40Compensation Range: Staff Range N08Salary Minimum: $90,038.00 AnnuallyFLSA: United States of America (Exempt)Work Location:All positions are considered on-site roles.After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.Position Type: StaffPosition SummaryWorks with all Dallas College locations regarding the procurement process, i.e., procuring materials, equipment, supplies, and services and compliance with state statutes and College procurement policies and procedures. Position specializes in complex professional service and/or construction service procurements.Why the Role MattersServes as a strategic partner in ensuring Dallas College acquires goods and services efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with procurement regulations.Helps safeguard institutional resources by driving responsible spending and strong vendor management practices.Supports the college's mission by ensuring departments have the resources needed to serve students and employees effectively.The Impact of the PositionInfluences major purchasing decisions that affect operations across the college.Identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves procurement processes, and enhances operational efficiency.Contributes to transparency, compliance, and accountability in the use of college funds.Why Candidates Should Be Excited About the OpportunityOpportunity to lead meaningful procurement initiatives with enterprise-wide impact.Exposure to complex sourcing, contract management, and strategic purchasing activities that support professional growth.Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and play a key role in driving organizational success.What Makes Dallas College a Great Place to WorkMission-driven organization focused on transforming lives through education and workforce development.Collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, service, and continuous improvement.Strong commitment to employee development, work-life balance, and career advancement.Opportunity to make a direct impact on students, the community, and the future of higher education.Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of procurement, managing and successful negotiation with vendors and suppliers.Ability to review procurement requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with college policies and procedures as well as regulatory statutes regarding the procurement of goods/services.Keep up to date on changes in state laws, policies and procedures to continue current working knowledge.Keeps abreast of technological changes and best practices within the industry through professional development activities.Knowledge to develop specifications, prepare bid documents and make recommendations regarding purchases.The ability to review, monitor, and approve procurement orders to select suppliers using Workday eProcurement-based procurement systems.Demonstrated knowledge of eProcurement procurement applications.Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.Must be detail oriented with the ability to discover potential risks to the college.Ability to analyze contracts with an eye toward reducing costs and increasing profits, while ensuring compliance with the law and college policies and procedures.Ability to build and maintain collaborative work relationships with individuals internal/external to the organization to acquire new and innovative business and ideas.Ability to use independent judgment and work collaboratively in a team environment.Able to represent the organization to key stakeholders, the public and business partners.Ability to attend stakeholder functions after work hours, as required.Ability to perform detailed work related to purchasing with good judgment, accuracy, confidentiality and promptness.The ability to research and investigate sources of supply, comparing and analyzing specifications to facilitate the procurement of goods and services.Able to interpret, guide, and provide procurement information to college personnel to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.Must be detailed oriented with the ability to discover potential risks to the college.Excellent analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects with high attention to detail.Must have excellent organizational and communication skills and is able to function in a fast-paced, constantly changing work environment.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite.Strong knowledge and experience in providing effective customer service.Physical Requirements: Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree plus four (4) years of related experience.Official transcripts are required.Must possess a current and valid Texas driver's license.Experience with Workday and or Strategic Sourcing or other procurement and contracting solutions.Knowledge of procurement business software applications.Bilingual or multilingual preferred.***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check.***Key ResponsibilitiesInitiates bid/proposal/quote processes on behalf of Dallas College for services, supplies, construction, and equipment.Prepares and processes purchasing forms and obtains proper business documentation for validation purposes.Resolves purchase order/contract disputes and discrepancies related to delivery, shipment, and compliance.Remains current on legal, regulatory and industry changes that affect the procurement industry through professional development activities.Selects potential suppliers and secures suppliers quotations using appropriate bid/proposal process; assists with registration of suppliers per commodities in Workday and Strategic Sourcing.Conducts bid openings, tabulates, and analyzes results and prepares bids/proposals for evaluation and approval.Monitors performance of suppliers and maintains/ distributes related records and reports.Performs debriefings with contractors not awarded contracts.Builds and maintains productive working relationships with internal/external clients and peers in order to meet business needs.Interviews supplier representatives to identify new sources of materials and services and to analyze supplier potentials.Assist suppliers in understanding how to conduct business with Dallas College.Provides suppliers with requested information or documents.Provides requested information for open records requests in compliance with the Texas Public Information ActAssist end-users with writing and evaluating specifications and scopes of work and performs reviews regarding price and cost analyses.Assists in the administering and monitoring of technical and complex contracts.Acts as a liaison between department and contractor in case of disputes, clarifications, and complaints.Provides interpretation of procurement policies.Provides guidance, recommendations and advice to internal departments on procurement methodologies/processes, sole source efforts, and timelines.Resolves problems and issues that may arise from procurement of services, supplies and equipment with internal and external clients.Contacts suppliers regarding delinquent deliveries, damaged or duplicate deliveries, and resolves discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.Utilizes