Salary: $110,000.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2016-02490
Department: Procurement
Division: Procurement
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 7/16/2026 5:00 PM Central
Description
The Procurement Director oversees Opportunity Home's Procurement Department, which is responsible for the operational and administrative management of all of the Organization's procurement activities. It manages and oversees supplier relationships, procurement, and inventory management consistent with the strategic goals of the Procurement Department and Organization. The Director plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs Opportunity Home's procurement and other assigned areas of responsibility as necessary to support Opportunity Home's procurement functions in compliance with policy, procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The Procurement Director provides leadership, vision, training, and action needed to help accomplish the Organization's overall mission and goals.
Examples of Duties
Essential Duties + Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. These essential functions require a consistent presence in the work environment on a regular basis, and regular attendance must be maintained. The essential duties and responsibilities are:
- Implement, monitor, and enforce all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing the Organization's procurement as well as industry best practices to ensure compliance and efficiency in all procurement activities.
- Maintain a current working knowledge of advanced purchasing methods and techniques, the Uniform Commercial Code, HUD Procurement standards and manual and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing the Organization's procurement activities and approve, revise, organize, and direct the Organization's procurement policies and procedures consistent with those laws.
- Implement various procurement processes and procedures in accordance with statutes, regulations, and generally accepted public purchasing guidelines, including contract development and execution.
- Build and maintain a positive relationship with internal departments to ensure optimal customer service is provided to all areas of Opportunity Home.
- Drive realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality and process improvement by maintaining contact with vendors and researching appropriate markets to obtain current market price trends, market conditions, shortages, new products, technological advances, and service enhancement strategies.
- Facilitate supplier relationship management through development and tracking of KPIs; establish collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to optimize supplier performance and innovation.
- Conduct negotiations with vendors and other representatives regarding price changes, trade discounts, delivery services, and annual service contracts and ensure service levels are adhered to.
- Implement Opportunity Home's Section 3 and similar programs.
- Maintain a purchase card (PCard) program and other online services for the Organization and with external providers.
- Improve and maintain strong relationships with external contacts, including small businesses, minority businesses, chambers of commerce, governmental, and related entities.
- Assess team scope, structure, talent/skill gaps and levels of effort and manage and oversee the development and mentorship of direct reports.
- Ensure operational and legal functionality of Procurement software and hardware systems.
- Present and advise the Executive staff and the Board of Commissioners regarding the process followed in recommending the award of a contract.
- Develop and implement procurement training initiatives for the Organization.
- Ensure organizational procurement records are maintained, tracked, and disposed of in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Develop, administer, and effectively monitor an annual budget.
- Complete all duties as assigned or requested as outlined in operational and procedural guidelines. These guidelines are maintained and issued in the event of an emergency situation that arises at a property or any other location that serves our residents or employees.
- Participate in Trauma Informed Care (TIC) initiatives to include training, workgroups, project assignments, etc., that are launched or implemented in order to achieve and/or maintain certification as a TIC organization.
- Use Generative AI solutions ethically and responsibly.
- Other duties as assigned.
All supervisors:
- Lead, motivate, engage, and retain employees by:
- Setting goals for performance and deadlines that comply and conform with the company's plans and vision.
- Organizing workflow and ensuring that employees understand and are trained on their duties or delegated tasks.
- Monitoring employee productivity and providing constructive feedback and coaching
- Ensuring alignment across various procedures.
Behavioral Competencies
This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the following behavioral skills
- Values Driven | Demonstrates an understanding of the values (Compassion, Equity, and Excellence) and embodies the values in their work and interactions with residents, vendors, co-workers, supervisors, board members, community members, and other stakeholders.
- Leadership | Provides direction to people and/or projects by clearly and effectively setting a course of action for the assigned department staff and tasks; manages the planning, execution, and achievement of assigned department goals.
- Customer Service | Responds with compassion in a professional manner to the expectations and needs of internal and external customers; is friendly and helpful to all customers, fostering positive relationships while providing excellent service..
- Effective Use of Information | Communicates important information to those who need to know clearly, securely, effectively, orally and/or in writing; proactively exchanges accurate and timely information.
- Commitment and Continuous Improvement | Sets the standard for excellence by proactively pursuing innovation through systematic experimentation and learning. Corrects mistakes by assessing appropriate processes, proposing adjustments, and prioritizing long-term solutions.
- Teamwork | Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits Compassion, objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts of Excellence; attends, supports, and participates in the organization's team building events.
- Responsiveness and Accountability | Demonstrates a high level of Excellence and holds oneself personally responsible for one's own work; complies with procedures and directives and understands the importance of maintaining and managing confidential information; recognizes and anticipates issues and provides a responsive resolution in a timely manner.
Typical Qualifications
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in business administration, finance, public administration, logistics, contracting or supply chain management.
Experience
Required
- Twelve (12) years of successful experience in management of public procurement and/or supply chain.
- Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
- Ability to apply knowledge across complex business areas and manage in a cross-functional environment.
- Data-driven decision maker with excellent program management and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to solidify and grow relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Must have the ability to learn and use cloud applications such as the Google GSuite applications to include but not limited to: Google Chrome Browser, Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Understanding document sharing and collaboration in the cloud. Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, cloud accessible applications to include but not limited to: OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or MAC or PC desktop equivalent is acceptable.
- Successful completion of a criminal history background check, education, work history verification, and drug screening test.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience with an integrated financial system.
- Experience developing and managing agency-level purchasing card and other online programs.
- Ability to learn cloud technologies such as LucidChart for diagram, workflow, and chart drawing. Experience with Vizio or equivalent is acceptable. Basic understanding of Virtual Private Network (VPN) access to connect to internal business systems.
- Advanced degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management.
License + Certificates
Required
- Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM).
- Texas Class "C" driver's license at the time of placement and insurable by the organization's fleet and liability insurance carrier.
- Must have the ability to earn additional certifications as required by assigned tasks.
Technical Skills
To perform this job successfully, the employee should have
- Ability to maintain effective interagency, interdepartmental, and departmental working relationships.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and attorney general opinions governing public purchasing for housing authorities and local government entities.
- Knowledge of the Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies, HUD Handbook 7460.8, latest revision
- Knowledge of report writing and presentation skills to large and small audiences of different levels of knowledge and expertise.
- Knowledge of negotiation techniques.
- Knowledge of Fleet Operations and Maintenance, Building Maintenance, and Project Management.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google suite of Applications (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
- Proficient in research through the internet and the use of computers and other general office equipment.
- Proficient in developing, understanding, and managing multi-divisional budgets.
- Ability to effectively supervise other employees.
- Ability to read, interpret, and analyze regulations and other written submissions.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and achieve success both in performance and time allocation.
- Ability to delegate work assignments while maintaining effective oversight.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse public.
- Ability to analyze issues and propose well-reasoned solutions.
- Ability to analyze internal processes and suggest improvements.
- Ability to oversee multiple projects of moderate complexity with limited supervision.
- Ability to make and interpret policies and procedures and apply them in making sound decisions and judgments, in the best interest of the agency.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position. Daily movements include sitting; standing; operating computers and other office equipment; moving about the office; and attending onsite and offsite meetings. The employee must be able to communicate via email and verbally via telephone. The employee must occasionally transport up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Office Environment
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- High level of interaction with external/internal clients.
- May be transferred or be required to work at different properties or sites for interim periods in order to support business needs.
Outside Environment
- Subject to environmental elements when conducting visits to various sites or participating in outside events.
ADA Statement
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the organization will make reasonable accommodations to the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee to enable people with disabilities to enjoy equal employment opportunities, if it would not impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business.
Ethics
As a public agency, the organization is committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards. Applicants selected for employment are expected to perform work responsibilities with the highest degree of integrity, professionalism, and honesty, to merit the respect of our co-workers, clients, partners, vendors, and the general public. Applicants selected for employment are also expected to serve the public with dedication, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Opportunity Ho