The Purchasing Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that public funds are managed responsibly, efficiently, and with the highest level of integrity. Through ethical procurement practices and strategic decision-making, this role supports all City departments in delivering reliable, high-quality services to the community.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing a wide range of procurement activities, including the purchase of supplies, materials, equipment and professional services necessary for daily operations. They also coordinate and manage contracts for repairs and maintenance of City-owned property, ensuring that all work is completed to established standards. In addition, the Purchasing Manager supervises all purchases made through competitive bidding processes, maintaining compliance with policies while securing the best overall value for taxpayers.

The City utilizes Tyler Technologies Munis for its purchasing software and this position plays a vital role in system optimization, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for
* A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is required.
* Candidates should possess five years of progressively responsible experience in governmental purchasing.
* A Certified Public Purchasing Officer is preferred.

The City of North Richland Hills provides a competitive salary of approximately $95,000, aligned with the qualifications, experience, and leadership capabilities of the selected candidate.