Procurement Buyer

Civic Marketplace

. Take in requests from DFW agencies and clarify scope, quantities, specifications, delivery and budget .

Posted 11/10/2026contractDallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Texas public purchasing rules and procurement processes, with a strong ability to source suppliers and manage competitive quotes effectively. Proven track record in building relationships with public agencies and delivering compliant purchasing documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Texas Public Purchasing KnowledgeSupplier Sourcing and ManagementCompetitive Quote AnalysisCPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP or CTCD CertificationRelationship Building with Public Agencies

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Hard Skills

Procurement SpecialistBuyerQuote ComparisonDocumentation PreparationSupplier Performance TrackingPublic Sector ComplianceCompetitive Thresholds KnowledgeHUB OutreachCooperative PurchasingProcess Building

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationFriendly InteractionProblem SolvingCoaching AbilityAdaptability to New Tools

Tools & Technologies

TXShareAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPPBCPPONIGP-CPPCTCD

Industry Keywords

Public ProcurementDallas-Fort Worth AreaLocal SuppliersSmall and HUB-Certified FirmsInterlocal AgreementsPublic WorksIT PurchasingProfessional Services Purchasing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take in requests from DFW agencies and clarify scope, quantities, specifications, delivery and budget
Identify whether to use an existing TXShare or partner cooperative contract or run a competitive quote
Source and invite qualified suppliers, including local, small and HUB-certified firms, and follow up for competition
Review quotes for completeness and comparability, build side-by-side comparisons, and flag pricing or terms issues
Deliver award-ready packages with documentation required by agency purchasing policies and Texas procurement law
Build relationships with purchasing staff and department requesters across regional public agencies
Learn agency thresholds, approval steps and preferences
Attend purchasing team meetings, regional procurement events and NCTCOG gatherings
Recruit and onboard North Texas suppliers
Track supplier responses, wins and delivery performance to improve invitations
Coach suppliers on compliant public-sector quotes
Collect feedback from suppliers who did not bid or win
Work with the quoting agent, correct errors and provide product feedback
Turn repeat requests into reusable templates and playbooks
Report on turnaround time, quotes per request, supplier response rate and savings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or more years as a buyer, purchasing agent or procurement specialist, ideally inside a Texas city, county, school district or other public entity
Working knowledge of Texas public purchasing rules, including competitive thresholds, informal quote requirements, HUB outreach and cooperative purchasing under interlocal agreements
Track record of getting quotes back quickly from suppliers and turning them into clean, defensible comparisons
Clear, friendly communication
Comfort with new tools and willingness to work alongside AI
Ability to rescope, re-source or restructure a buy to solve roadblocks
Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and able to travel around the region regularly
Experience buying across facilities, fleet, public works, IT and professional services is nice-to-have
Existing network among North Texas purchasing professionals or suppliers is nice-to-have
CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP or CTCD certification is nice-to-have
Experience using TXShare or other cooperative contracts is nice-to-have
Startup or process-building experience is nice-to-have
Willingness to undergo a background check
Authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive hourly rate, paid on a contract basis
Flexible hours that follow agency demand, with a steady queue of DFW requests
Chance to extend or grow the engagement as North Texas work expands
Direct line to the founders and product team