Tamus
Director of Procurement
Kingsville, TX · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$12k-$15kDetected 31 days ago
NegotiationSupply ChainProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementContract ManagementResearchLeadershipProblem SolvingInternal Audit
About the role
- With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.
- Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.
Requirements
- Required Experience
- Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of Texas procurement laws, regulations, and best practices
- Proficiency in procurement and financial systems software
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Skills
- More information on TAMUK's Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.
- 4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey's 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments.
- TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance.
- This requires participation from all faculty and staff.
- More information on 4DX can be found here.
Compensation
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages.
- In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees' well-being, professional growth, and financial security.
- Compensation: Commensurate with experience
- Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
- 12-15 paid holidays per year
Benefits
- Employee Tuition Assistance Program
- Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
- Employee Leave:
- 8+ hours of vacation per month
- 8 hours of sick leave per month
- 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region's premier university.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025.
- In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission.
- TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.
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