Purchasing Supervisor

Pay Range

Pay Range: $34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing Date

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Workdays & Hours

FLSA exempt position. Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm. Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the Role

The Human Resources Department is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing Supervisor to lead procurement operations and support the department’s purchasing needs. This position is responsible for managing the procurement of goods and services, developing and administering vendor contracts, and ensuring compliance with all City policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations
• Leads the department’s procurement functions, including reviewing, prioritizing and delegating procurement requests and activities; interpreting, implementing, and enforcing purchasing policies and procedures; and providing training and guidance on purchasing matters
• Prepares bid specifications and other necessary documents related to the purchase of equipment, materials, services, and supplies
• Participates in the purchase of equipment, materials, services, and supplies
• Solicits bids from appropriate vendors; compares costs and evaluates the quality and suitability of equipment, materials, services, and supplies
• Prepares Mayor and Council communication for new agreements, the extension of existing contracts, and other information as necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, economics, accounting or a related field
• Four (4) years of responsible purchasing or materials management experience
• One year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Principles and practices of Business Administration and Governmental/Public Purchasing
• Knowledge of complete purchasing process
• Financial management software/systems and purchasing systems (e.g. PeopleSoft, ERP, SAP, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer skills
• Strong customer service, written and verbal communication, and documentation skills
• Public Information Request process

Conditions of Employment

• The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires.
• Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements.
• Criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employees are paid by direct deposit only.