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The Procurement & Inventory Officer will have the opportunity to build and strengthen Agency-wide procurement and inventory practices while supporting transparent, compliant, and fiscally responsible operations.\nWTCPUA is a publicly owned, nonprofit utility providing water and wastewater services to communities in western Travis County and northern Hays County, Texas.\nJob Description\nThe Procurement & Inventory Officer is responsible for administering the full procurement lifecycle, overseeing the Agency’s inventory management program, administering contracts, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local procurement requirements.\nThis position works across the Agency and with vendors, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to develop cost-effective, transparent, and compliant purchasing solutions. Although the position does not directly supervise employees, it provides functional leadership for procurement, contract administration, and inventory management activities.\nKey Responsibilities Include:\nPlan and administer procurements for goods, services, professional services, construction, capital improvements, technology, fleet, equipment, and operational supplies.\nDevelop and manage competitive solicitations, including RFQs, IFBs, RFPs, Requests for Qualifications, cooperative purchasing, and other authorized procurement methods.\nPrepare solicitation documents, specifications, evaluation criteria, bid tabulations, contract award recommendations, and Board agenda materials.\nFacilitate evaluation committees and promote fair, ethical, transparent, and compliant procurement practices.\nManage complex and high-value procurements and provide purchasing guidance to departments throughout the procurement lifecycle.\nDevelop and administer the Agency’s inventory management program, including inventory controls, replenishment practices, physical inventories, cycle counts, and process improvements.\nDraft, negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts, amendments, renewals, and purchase agreements.\nMonitor vendor performance, insurance compliance, contract renewals, and contract closeout.\nDevelop procurement and inventory policies, procedures, templates, internal controls, catalogs, and standardized workflows.\nAdminister procurement and inventory functions within the Agency’s ERP system.\nConduct market research, vendor evaluations, purchasing trend analysis, and strategic sourcing initiatives.\nServe as a procurement and inventory resource to Agency leadership and departments and provide training and guidance.\nMonitor changes in procurement laws, regulations, and industry best practices.\nCoordinate with Finance regarding inventory valuation, fixed assets, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits.\nPrepare reports, analyses, presentations, procurement recommendations, and Board materials.\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, or a closely related field.\nFive (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public procurement, purchasing, contract administration, inventory management, or supply chain management.\nExperience managing competitive procurement processes, including solicitation development, proposal evaluation, contract award recommendations, and contract administration.\nExperience developing or implementing procurement policies, procedures, internal controls, or organizational purchasing programs.\nExperience managing vendor relationships, contract performance, and procurement compliance.\nExperience with inventory management systems, inventory controls, warehouse operations, or supply chain processes.\nExperience interpreting and applying applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards. \nPreferred Certifications\nNIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) certification.\nCPPB, CTCD, CTCM, CPIM, and/or CSCP.\nIdeal Candidate\nThe ideal candidate is an experienced public procurement professional who enjoys both building programs and managing the day-to-day work necessary to make them successful. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication and negotiation skills, attention to detail, integrity, initiative, and the ability to build trusted relationships across an organization.\nThe position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys improving processes, solving complex procurement challenges, advising organizational leaders, and influencing positive change without relying on formal supervisory authority.\nSpecial Instructions\nPlease be sure to upload or apply with your Résumé and Cover Letter for consideration.\nCandidates selected for further consideration may be required to provide verification of education, professional certifications, licenses, and employment history.\nInformation submitted as part of the application and recruitment process may be subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.\nWTCPUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nAdditional Information\nWhy Join WTCPUA?\nThis is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a critical Agency-wide function and help shape the future of procurement, contracting, and inventory management within a growing public utility.\nAs WTCPUA’s sole procurement professional, you will have the opportunity to strengthen procurement practices, develop standardized processes and internal controls, improve inventory management, advise leadership and departments, and lead procurements that directly support essential water and wastewater services and infrastructure.\nWTCPUA offers a competitive employee benefits package that includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nRetirement through the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)\n457(b) deferred compensation plan\nPaid vacation and sick/personal leave\nPaid holidays\nEmployee health and wellness benefits\nProfessional development and training opportunities\nAdditional voluntary benefits\nWTCPUA is committed to Willingness, Transparency, Commitment, Performance, Unity, and Adaptability and to 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