Accounting, Best Practices, Bidding, Budgeting, Business Administration, Conferences, Conservation, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Detail Oriented, English Language, Financial Management, Funding, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Office Equipment, Operations Management, People Management, Procedure Development, Process Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Request for Proposals (RFP), Spreadsheets, Staff Development, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Training Program, University/School Policies, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title Assistant Director of Purchasing & Travel Services Position Number 999968 Department Purchasing Salary $58,000 - $64,000 Remote No Job Summary/Description
Coordinates and oversees Angelo State University's purchasing and travel operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations, institutional policies, and best practices. Provides leadership and supervision of staff, supports procurement processes and vendor management, and promotes efficient operations, fiscal responsibility, and high-quality customer service.
Typical Duties/Job Duties
- Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the campus offices of Purchasing and Travel in support of the strategic vision and values of the University. Responsibilities include policies/procedures, staff development and supervision, budget and customer training programs.
- Assist campus with compliance of State purchasing and travel regulations and procedures related to procurement including but not limited to cooperative bidding review, funding usage, account code usage, vendor status verification and conservation of funds.
- Supervises the receipt and review of purchases by departments and the securing of bids for requested material and services; ensures compliance with purchasing policies and state laws and guidelines. Oversees obtaining competitive bids for procurement of goods and services over$15,000, reviews requisitions and encumbers purchase orders. Reviews
specifications, RFP's, and RFQ's for compliance with State purchasing regulations and procedures.
- Oversees the purchasing and travel card programs; Amazon, Sam' s and WalMart processes.
Supervises the maintenance of Pcard, requisition, vendor, and administrative files in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures faculty/staff requiring training receive and complete before any procurement.
- Interacts in a professional and service-oriented manner with faculty, staff, vendors, and others contacted in the course of work. Provides leadership in the improvement of customer service to customers. Serves on University committees and advisory groups; attends professional conferences, training, and other meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of State purchasing, HUB, & procurement regulations, practices, & procedures; Knowledge of basic principles of employee selection, training, & supervision;
- Knowledge/Ability to read, write (spelling, grammar, & punctuation) & speak in English;
- Knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet applications & software;
- Knowledge of applicable departments & University policies & procedures;
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
- Ability to manage the operations of a purchasing office;
- Ability to organize & complete tasks in an accurate & timely manner;
- Ability to perform work requiring accuracy & attention to detail;
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment; commitment to customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, management, or other directly related field.
- Three years of professional level work as a buyer, purchasing agent, procurement officer, or directly related experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
- C.T.P.M. or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain the certification within 18 months of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications Physical Requirements EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at hr@angelo.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S1122P Open Date 05/22/2026 Close Date Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Required Number of References
Supplemental Questions
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(Open Ended Question)
- Provide an example of how you handled a challenging or complex situation in a professional setting.
(Open Ended Question)
- I am comfortable training and creating trainings?
I have created and trained large groups of people (10+).
I have created training but not trained.
I have trained but not created the training.
I have created and trained small groups of people (<10).
- Why do you want this particular job?
(Open Ended Question)
- In less than five sentences, please describe the ideal work environment.
(Open Ended Question)
- What supervisory experience do you have?
I have supervisory experience but have not made hiring decisions.
I have supervisory experience as well as interview and hiring experience.
I have no supervisory experience.
Is there anything else you think we should know?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
- Transcripts (Unofficial)
- Other