Purchasing Supervisor
The City of Fort Worth
| Company | The City of Fort Worth |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location | Human Resources |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Pay Range: $34.45 - $44.79/hr. | $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation
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 for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, and Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
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.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the operational characteristics and services of a comprehensive public purchasing program. They will be well-versed in modern and complex procurement principles, contract administration, and negotiation techniques, with the ability to supervise purchasing operations efficiently and effectively. This role requires a proactive leader who can provide guidance on purchasing strategy, foster strong vendor relationships, and deliver exceptional service to internal stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
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
The Purchasing Supervisor job responsibilities include:
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
Lead 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
Performs other related duties as required
Working Conditions
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motions.
Physical Demands
Light Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of