Purchasing Supervisor

North Central Texas Council of Governments • Full-time • Arlington, Texas, United States • $78.71k - $95k / year • 1m ago

The Agency Administration department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor.

This position serves in a coordination, facilitation, and customer service–oriented role, working closely with departments, leadership, and internal partners to support compliant, efficient, and responsive procurement processes. The Purchasing Supervisor acts as a central resource and coordinator, helping departments navigate procurement requirements, tools, and workflows.

A significant focus of this role is the coordination and administration of the agency’s e-procurement and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) systems, including workflow coordination, permissions management, and user support. The position also requires a strong working knowledge of federal, state, and grant-funded procurement requirements, along with the ability to think creatively and collaboratively to help departments address procurement challenges within allowable frameworks.

Success in this role depends on strong interpersonal skills, a service mindset, and the ability to work effectively with individuals across the agency who bring varied priorities, perspectives, and communication styles.

Other responsibilities include:

Coordinates and facilitates the purchase of goods, services, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Applies and provides guidance on federal, state, and grant-funded procurement rules and regulations (including Uniform Guidance requirements), helping departments navigate compliance while supporting operational and programmatic needs
Assists departments with procurement processes by preparing, reviewing, tracking, and expediting purchase orders, with attention to applicable regulatory and grant requirements; maintains appropriate purchasing documentation and records
Supports the development and preparation of bid specifications and procurement documents; assists with coordinating solicitations, vendor communications, response tracking, and maintenance of procurement files
Provides customer-focused guidance and support to departments throughout the procurement lifecycle, helping ensure clarity, consistency, and timely resolution of questions
Coordinates and administers the agency’s e-procurement and CLM platforms, including workflow configuration, permissions management, system support, and ongoing user assistance
Coordinates and oversees the agency’s Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, including policy support, transaction review, compliance monitoring, reconciliation coordination, user assistance, and continuous process improvement
Serves as a resource to departments on appropriate use of purchasing cards versus other procurement methods to promote efficiency, accountability, and compliance
Supports departments in problem-solving procurement challenges, bringing a flexible, creative, and solutions-oriented approach within established regulatory frameworks
Coordinates project timelines and provides updates to management using tools such as SharePoint and Microsoft Office applications
Assists with the development, documentation, and maintenance of purchasing policies and procedures in coordination with management, regulatory requirements, and departmental needs
Coordinates and supports training and outreach related to procurement processes, tools, systems, and best practices
Provides functional guidance and support to assigned purchasing staff, including onboarding assistance, training, workload coordination, and performance feedback, in alignment with department leadership
Supports shared services and cooperative initiatives by assisting with outreach, implementation coordination, and ongoing program support
Serves as a collaborative point of contact for procurement-related inquiries across the agency

Preferred Skillsets:

Federal, State, and Grant-Funded Procurement Knowledge – demonstrated awareness of procurement laws, regulations, and compliance requirements in a public-sector or regulated environment
Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills – ability to work effectively with diverse personalities, communication styles, and departmental priorities
Coordination & Facilitation Skills – experience supporting processes, systems, and workflows without relying on formal authority
Creative Problem Solving – ability to think outside the box and identify compliant, practical approaches to procurement challenges
Procurement Systems Experience – familiarity with e-procurement and/or CLM systems, including workflow and permissions management
Team Support & Mentorship – experience supporting purchasing staff through collaboration, training, and guidance
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
Working knowledge or awareness of Bidnet (a SOVRA product) or similar software solutions is highly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Required Education & Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree or 9 years equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
Master’s degree in Public Administration, Financial Management, or related field is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in direct field of purchasing and procurement for a public agency or related field.
Preference for an individual with 5 years of public sector experience; experience in public sector procurement
Preferred Certifications:
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
NIGP – Certified Procurement Professional

Compensation:

FLSA: Exempt
Starting Salary: $78,713.08 - $95,000.00 depending on skills, qualifications and experience.

Officing: 

This position is in-office 4 days per week.

Benefits:

We offer a highly competitive package of many desirable benefits to our full-time employees including:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
We provide an outstanding package of health, dental, vision and life benefits for employees, with the monthly premium paid by NCTCOG 100%. Coverage available for their families and those monthly premiums are shared with NCTCOG. We provide employees with life insurance coverage that is employer paid with a benefit of 2 times the employee’s annual salary.
Paid Leave
Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days are provided as part of the benefit plan, as well as specified holidays. This position also includes a phone allowance.
Retirement
NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. The defined contribution retirement plan provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. NCTCOG contributes twelve percent (12%) of permanent full-time employees' gross salaries. Participating employees contribute six percent (6%) of gross salary. An employee becomes forty percent (40%) vested in NCTCOG's contributions after three full years of employment. An additional fifteen percent (15%) is vested for each additional year of employment. An employee becomes fully vested after seven years of employment.
Work/Life Balance Programs
To help employees and their families meet personal and professional challenges, NCTCOG provides an employee assistance program, prepaid legal services, lunch and learn seminars, alternate work schedules, alternate commute programs, and an on-site gym.
Professional Development
NCTCOG is committed to professional development and provides a wide range of training opportunities-both online and traditional classroom sessions. It covers applicable professional development expenses, professional memberships, and licenses, as well as tuition reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.
Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

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