Purchasing & Contracts Manager

Purchasing & Contracts Manager

Salary

$76,001.00 - $121,601.00 Annually

Location

Missouri City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FD61-040126

Department

Financial Services

Opening Date

05/18/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

Definition

Position Summary

Plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the City's centralized purchasing and contract administration functions. Ensures procurement activities comply with federal, state, and local laws, including Texas Local Government Code, while promoting transparency, competition, fiscal responsibility, and operational efficiency.

This position develops procurement policies, manages formal solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, RFQs), oversees contract lifecycle administration, supervises purchasing staff, and serves as the City's subject matter expert on public procurement and contracting.

Examples of Work

Procurement & Contract Administration

• Direct all procurement activities, including competitive solicitations (IFB, RFP, RFQ, CSP), and approve solicitations, evaluations, and award recommendations
• Oversee full contract lifecycle, including drafting, execution, renewals, amendments, and vendor performance monitoring
• Maintain centralized procurement and contract systems to ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and accountability

Compliance, Policy & Financial Coordination

• Ensure compliance with Texas Local Government Code, federal requirements, and City policies, maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness
• Develop and update procurement policies and procedures, promoting ethical standards and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure funding availability, proper coding, encumbrance tracking, and alignment with budget requirements
• Oversee process Purchase Card (P-Card) program.

Leadership, Vendor Management & Strategic Improvement

• Lead and develop procurement staff, establishing performance expectations and fostering accountability and service excellence
• Manage vendor relationships, promote competition, and resolve disputes or performance issues
• Drive strategic initiatives, including process improvements, automation, cost savings, cooperative purchasing, and long-term procurement planning

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of public sector procurement laws and regulations, competitive solicitation processes, contract administration, and risk management requirements
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills, with the ability to interpret complex legal and contractual documents
• Expertise in policy development, implementation, and preparing formal communications, including Council agenda items
• Proven leadership capability in supervising staff, managing multiple high-value procurements, and utilizing ERP and e-procurement systems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, ensure ethical and transparent practices, resolve complex issues, and present recommendations to executive leadership and City Council

Education, Experience, or Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible public procurement experience
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience
• Experience managing formal competitive solicitations

Supplemental Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Experience in municipal government
• Knowledge of construction procurement and capital projects
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Tyler Munis, Incode, SAP)
• Master's degree in Public Administration or related field

EMPLOYEE BENEFITSThe City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work, and play. Working for the City offers dual rewards: giving back to the community and making a difference in the lives of residents. With over 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient, and responsive service. We value our employees as our most important resource and offer one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages in Texas.

BENEFITSMedical Plans (Three Options)

• UnitedHealthcare - Health Savings Account (H.S.A.)

• Plan Type: High Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Deductibles:

• Single: $2,000 annually

• Family: $4,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,000 annually

• Family: $8,000 annually

• Additional Details:

• Employee pays dependent premiums

• Contact HR/OD for a benefits summary, rates, and more details

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. Bank

• Features:

• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision, and pharmaceutical expenses

• Contribution Limits:

• Employee only: $4,300 (IRS Limit)

• Employee & Family: $8,550 (IRS Limit)

• Catch-up (age 55+): $1,000

• City Contributions:

• Employee only: $1,250

• Employee & Family: $2,250

• Unused balances roll over and the account belongs to the employee

• PPO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,000 annually

• Family: $2,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $3,000 annually

• Family: $6,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $40

• Non-Preferred: $80

• HMO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Deductibles:

• Single: $1,000 annually

• Family: $2,000 annually

• Out-of-Pocket Maximums:

• Single: $4,000 annually

• Family: $8,000 annually

• Prescription Drug Co-pays:

• Generic: $10

• Preferred: $45

• Non-Preferred: $80

Dental Plans (Two Options)

• DHMO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Features:

• No deductible

• No annual maximum

• Member co-pay depends on the procedure

• PPO Plan

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Features:

• $1,500 per person annual maximum

• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

Vision

• Provider: UnitedHealthcare

• Features:

• No deductible

Life Insurance

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial

• Coverage:

• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)

• $10,000 Group Term Life for Spouse (Paid by the City)

• Supplemental Life Insurance: Up to $500,000

Flexible Spending Account

• Provider: Flores

• Features:

• Pre-tax Medical Spending Account

• Pre-tax Dependent Care Account

Supplemental Insurance Policies

• Provider: Aflac

• Accident

• Cancer

• Heart/Stroke

• Intensive Care

• Short-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system

• 7% employee contribution

• City contributes 2 to 1

• Visit TMRS for more information

Optional Deferred Compensation

• 457 Plan and ROTH-457B available through MissionSquare

Other Benefits

Holidays

• 13 paid holidays per calendar year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Friday after Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• One additional floating holiday for regular, full-time employees

Vacation

• Earned based on years of service:

• 0-5 years: 14 days

• 6 years: 15 days

• 7 years: 16 days

• 8 years: 17 days

• 9 years: 18 days

• 10-14 years: 19 days

• 15 years or more: 20 days

• Employees working a 24-hour shift, including sleeping time, will have each shift counted as two 12-hour days.

Sick Leave

• 6 days per calendar year with unlimited accrual.

Educational Reimbursement

• With prior approval of the employees supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employees current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year. Contact the Citys HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• 8 free counseling visits per family member, per issue, per year.

Wellness Program

• Free/reduced health screenings, health fairs, and free memberships to the Tennis & Recreation Center.

Fun Benefits

• Annual events like the Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon, Christmas Holiday Party, and Public Service Recognition Week.

Employer City of Missouri City

Address 1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, Texas, 77489

Phone (281) 403-8500

Website http://missouricitytx.gov