Senior Procurement Analyst

Weekly Work Hours 40 Compensation Range Staff Range N08 Salary Minimum $90,038.00 Annually FLSA United States of America (Exempt) Work Location All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type Staff Position Summary Works with all Dallas College locations regarding the procurement process, i.e., procuring materials, equipment, supplies, and services and compliance with state statutes and College procurement policies and procedures. Position specializes in complex professional service and/or construction service procurements.

Serves as a strategic partner in ensuring Dallas College acquires goods and services efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with procurement regulations. Helps safeguard institutional resources by driving responsible spending and strong vendor management practices. Supports the college's mission by ensuring departments have the resources needed to serve students and employees effectively.

Influences major purchasing decisions that affect operations across the college. Identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves procurement processes, and enhances operational efficiency. Contributes to transparency, compliance, and accountability in the use of college funds.

Opportunity to lead meaningful procurement initiatives with enterprise-wide impact. Exposure to complex sourcing, contract management, and strategic purchasing activities that support professional growth. Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and play a key role in driving organizational success.

Mission-driven organization focused on transforming lives through education and workforce development. Collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation, service, and continuous improvement. Strong commitment to employee development, work-life balance, and career advancement. Opportunity to make a direct impact on students, the community, and the future of higher education.

• Knowledge of procurement, managing and successful negotiation with vendors and suppliers.
• Ability to review procurement requisitions to ensure completeness and compliance with college policies and procedures as well as regulatory statutes regarding the procurement of goods/services.
• Keep up to date on changes in state laws, policies and procedures to continue current working knowledge.
• Keeps abreast of technological changes and best practices within the industry through professional development activities.
• Knowledge to develop specifications, prepare bid documents and make recommendations regarding purchases.
• The ability to review, monitor, and approve procurement orders to select suppliers using Workday eProcurement-based procurement systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of eProcurement procurement applications.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to discover potential risks to the college.
• Ability to analyze contracts with an eye toward reducing costs and increasing profits, while ensuring compliance with the law and college policies and procedures.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative work relationships with individuals internal/external to the organization to acquire new and innovative business and ideas.
• Ability to use independent judgment and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to represent the organization to key stakeholders, the public and business partners.
• Ability to attend stakeholder functions after work hours, as required.
• Ability to perform detailed work related to purchasing with good judgment, accuracy, confidentiality and promptness.
• The ability to research and investigate sources of supply, comparing and analyzing specifications to facilitate the procurement of goods and services.
• Able to interpret, guide, and provide procurement information to college personnel to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Must be detailed oriented with the ability to discover potential risks to the college.
• Excellent analytical and…