Purchasing Director - City of El Paso
Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX
About the Job
How to Apply:
Qualified professionals must submit their application, cover letter, and resume directly to Baker Tilly US, LLP by clicking here for the online application.
The City of El Paso, Texas is seeking an experienced and dedicated
PURCHASING DIRECTOR
Are you seeking a career opportunity with a dynamic organization to display your strong leadership skills and comprehensive knowledge of local government procurement? The City of El Paso serves 800,000 residents and represents a thriving binational metro region of nearly 2.5 million people that includes Las Cruces, New Mexico and Chihuahua, Mexico. The City of El Paso is seeking an experienced, strategic, collaborative, and dedicated leader to serve as its next Purchasing Director.
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually. El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future. El Paso is considered the “best of two nations,” and is a warm and friendly mosaic of cultures, traditions, and ethnic groups.
The City of El Paso operates under a progressive and successful council-manager form of government with a general fund budget of $1.3 billion and a workforce of 6,832 Full Time and 155 Part Time employees. The City navigates the daily and weekly decisions that influence the quality of life in El Paso by the actions of 26 City departments and 58 boards, committees, and commissions. The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, and Internal Auditor.
The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department is the primary agency responsible for Purchasing & Supply Chain Management, Vendor Management, Workshops & Expos, and Socio-Economic Programs.
Our department works jointly with the various City departments in developing:
Procurement of Goods & Services/Construction Services
Consulting & advanced procurement planning services
Vendor Management
The Annual Cooperative Purchasing Expo
EP Marketplace-Online Cooperative Marketplace
"Hiring El Paso First" Socio-Economic Program
Our department also provides internal and external workshops and training relating to contract administration, bid and proposal preparation, and vendor outreach.
The ideal candidate for this position should possess a strong background in succession planning, coupled with extensive experience in local government procurement. Succession planning expertise is vital to ensure the organization's long-term stability and growth, while local government procurement experience is crucial for navigating the unique challenges and regulations within the public sector. By combining these two essential skill sets, the candidate will be well-equipped to contribute to the strategic development of our organization and effectively manage procurement operations within the context of local government requirements.
Base Salary: $150,000 - $175,000.
If you are looking for an extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in one of the best run and progressive cities in the United States while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, the City of El Paso is the place for you!
To view our detailed recruitment brochure click here.The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a highly complex, binational region. The candidate will continue to build upon the good community relationships that presently exist.