Assistant Director of Purchasing & Travel Services Job San Angelo area,Texas USA,Business

Job Title:

Assistant Director of Purchasing & Travel Services

Position Number:

999968

Department:

Purchasing

Salary:

$58,000 - $64,000

Remote:

Job Summary/Description:

Coordinates and oversees Angelo State University’s purchasing and travel operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations, institutional policies, and best practices. Provides leadership and supervision of staff, supports procurement processes and vendor management, and promotes efficient operations, fiscal responsibility, and high-quality customer service.

Typical Duties/Job Duties:

Provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the campus offices of Purchasing and Travel in support of the strategic vision and values of the University. Responsibilities include policies/procedures, staff development and supervision, budget and customer training programs.

Assist campus with compliance of State purchasing and travel regulations and procedures related to procurement including but not limited to cooperative bidding review, funding usage, account code usage, vendor status verification and conservation of funds.

Supervises the receipt and review of purchases by departments and the securing of bids for requested material and services; ensures compliance with purchasing policies and state laws and guidelines. Oversees obtaining competitive bids for procurement of goods and services over $15,000, reviews requisitions and encumbers purchase orders. Reviews
specifications, RFP’s, and RFQ’s for compliance with State purchasing regulations and procedures.

Oversees the purchasing and travel card programs;
Amazon, Sam’ s and Wal Mart processes.
Supervises the maintenance of Pcard, requisition, vendor, and administrative files in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures faculty/staff requiring training receive and complete before any procurement.

Interacts in a professional and service-oriented manner with faculty, staff, vendors, and others contacted in the course of work. Provides leadership in the improvement of customer service to customers. Serves on University committees and advisory groups; attends professional conferences, training, and other meetings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

Knowledge of State purchasing, HUB, & procurement regulations, practices, & procedures;
Knowledge of basic principles of employee selection, training, & supervision;
Knowledge/Ability to read, write (spelling, grammar, & punctuation) & speak in English;
Knowledge of word processing & spreadsheet applications & software;
Knowledge of applicable departments & University policies & procedures;
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
Ability to manage the operations of a purchasing office;
Ability to organize & complete tasks in an accurate & timely manner;
Ability to perform work requiring accuracy & attention to detail;
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment; commitment to customer service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, management, or other directly related field.
Three years of professional level work as a buyer, purchasing agent, procurement officer, or directly related experience, including at least two years of supervisory experience.
C.T.P.M. or equivalent certification, or ability to obtain the certification within 18 months of hire date.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at or email us at hr.

Posting

Number:

S1122P

Open Date:

05/22/2026

Desired Start Date:

07/01/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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