Senior Construction Purchaser - DIS

Senior Construction Purchaser - DIS Alamo Colleges District - 4.0 San Antonio, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Sourcing 5 years Certified Purchasing Manager CPPO Bachelor's degree Managing construction projects Procurement contract negotiation Supplier selection Senior level CPPB Full Job Description If you are a TRS or ORP retiree please contact Employment at for clarification on eligibility of this position.

Posting closes on:

5/8/2026 at 6:00pm CST Hours per

Week:

40

Hourly or Salaried:

Salary Funding source: Hard Money Number of opening: 1

Benefits Eligible:

Yes Location:

Purchasing & Contract Admin 2222 N. Alamo St. San Antonio, Texas, 78215 United States Job Summary and Description The Senior Construction Purchaser is responsible for leading procurement processes, identifying and screening suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, improving supplier service levels, improving business results, and standardizing procurement of best practice processes. Manage major capital and construction projects and related services to ensure efficiency and compliance with the procurement processes. Responsible for all procurement aspects of projects for the Capital Improvement Program. Service as the liaison between architects, construction managers, relocation firms, college departments including facilities and construction, finance and purchasing. Reports to the Assistant Director of Purchasing.

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree. Five (5) years of professional construction procurement experience, to include at least (3) years of related experience in an educational institutional or governmental setting.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Experience in a public agency or educational institution. Knowledge and understanding of construction procurement terminology and experience working on large capital programs or public works contracts.

Licenses and Certifications:

Prefer Public Purchasing certification including NIGP-CPP, CBB, CPPO, CPCM, CTCM, or CTCD.