Senior Procurement Analyst

Location:

Austin, TX, USA. Type:
Full-time.

Start Date:

Immediate opening. Department:
Regional Support and Leadership. Compensation: USD 66,500 – USD 72,500 per year.

KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free public charter network serving over 45 schools across Texas, preparing students for college, career, and beyond.

The Senior Procurement Analyst supports the day‑to‑day operations of KIPP Texas' procurement function by managing sourcing activities, supporting contract review processes, and ensuring all procurement activities comply with KIPP Texas policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and procurement leadership to process purchases and contracts efficiently, compliantly, and with strong financial stewardship.

Procurement Execution & Sourcing

• Execute procurement processes, including purchase orders, multi‑quote requirements, cooperative purchasing agreements, and formal solicitations.
• Lead the preparation and administration of RFPs, RFQs, and other competitive procurement processes.
• Develop bid documents, including specifications, proposal forms, and instructions to bidders.
• Evaluate vendor submissions for completeness, compliance, and alignment with procurement requirements.

Stakeholder Partnership & Guidance

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and guide them through established processes.
• Support communication of procurement policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on procurement processes and expectations.

Contract & Compliance Support

• Support the review of contracts for adherence to procurement policy and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with Financial Compliance to ensure required vendor documentation is collected and maintained.
• Enforce compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements across procurement activities.

Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and Purchasing to ensure accurate purchase order processing and complete documentation.
• Partner with Budget Analysts and Finance to validate budget availability before initiating procurement activities.

Documentation & Systems Management

• Maintain procurement documentation, including vendor files, solicitation records, and contract documentation.
• Own the maintenance of KIPP Texas' contract repository to keep records accurate and up to date.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Manage procurement timelines and sourcing activities to meet deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, documentation, and systems and recommend solutions to increase efficiency.
• Analyze vendor performance, sourcing outcomes, and procurement data to inform decision‑making and reporting.

• Minimum of four years of work experience in procurement, finance, operations, or a related field.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities.
• Experience reviewing contracts and procurement documentation preferred.
• Familiarity with public sector procurement requirements, cooperative purchasing agreements, or competitive solicitation processes preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of improved workflows.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to work independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, or similar data analysis tools preferred.

• Must be able to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday.
• Candidate is expected to attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions both virtually and in person within the region.

• Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
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