Procurement Administrator

The Opportunity

The City of Coppell Procurement Administrator serves as a strategic advisor and knowledge resource for departments in acquiring goods and services in support of the City’s vision to create “A Family Community for a Lifetime.” The position partners closely with departments to understand operational needs and provide guidance throughout the procurement process, including facilitating scope‑of‑work development, coordinating solicitations, and identifying appropriate procurement strategies.

This role builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal departments, vendors, and stakeholders through clear communication, responsiveness, and collaborative problem‑solving. The Procurement Administrator provides expertise in procurement methods, contract development, cooperative purchasing opportunities, and vendor management while ensuring activities are conducted in compliance with state law and City policy.

By combining technical procurement knowledge with strong communication and partnership, the position helps departments navigate procurement requirements and supports the City in achieving best total solution in its purchasing decisions.

The Procurement Administrator performs professional procurement and contract administration services for the City and serves as a trusted advisor to departments on procurement processes and strategies. Responsibilities include the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field is required, or a combination of education and experience may be considered. Five (5) years of related governmental procurement experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Required certifications:
  • State certification such as a
    • Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and/or
    • Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM)
• The ability to obtain Procurement certification is required - such as a
  • Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) within 18 months of hire.
  • Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) – TBD based on years of experience, other certifications, and coursework needed to sit for the exam.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with state, municipal, or other governmental entity procurement processes and contract law.