Procurement Manager

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) seeks a strategic and leadership-oriented Procurement Manager to join our high-performing team. This position plays a key role in the administration of the Procurement Department, handling purchasing, issuance of materials and supplies, senior-level buying functions, and high-level administrative support. The Procurement Manager will also act as the acting Director when required. What You Will Do Procurement Compliance & Strategic Sourcing

• Ensure all purchases comply with HUD procurement regulations, state and local laws.
• Coordinate the solicitation process: draft technical bid specifications, manage public advertisements, and lead pre-bid and bid conferences.

• Serve as Acting Director during the Director’s absence, maintaining operational and compliance continuity.
• Supervise, guide, and evaluate Procurement Department staff, setting priorities and deadlines.

• Interview prospective vendors, evaluate products and pricing, and conduct ongoing vendor performance assessments.
• Leverage procurement automation tools to streamline purchasing workflows and improve data management.
• Monitor the purchase order queue to ensure timely clearance and optimized cost, quality, and vendor reliability.

• Reconcile department credit cards, verifying charges align with receipts and purchase orders.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories of supplies and equipment; manage disposal of obsolete materials.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Five years of experience in purchasing and inventory control.
• At least two years in a supervisory role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HUD, City, State, and Housing Authority procurement and contracting policies.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Yardi (or similar ERP systems).
• Experience with procurement automation tools and ability to leverage technology to streamline workflows.

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Eligibility for coverage under HACA fleet auto insurance.

• Paid sick leave, annual leave, birthday leave, and federal holidays.
• 100% of employee health insurance premiums paid by the agency.
• Supplemental health, dental, vision, and life insurance options for employees and families.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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