Procurement Manager

About Paragon Professional Services

Paragon offers a wide range of environmental investigation, consulting, compliance, and remediation services as well as IT solutions, Facility O&M, Materiel Support, Supply and Security to both private- and public‑sector clients throughout Alaska and the Continental U.S. Paragon’s experienced professional staff is dedicated to producing high‑quality documentation and providing safe field execution to support its clients’ projects in line with local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.

About this position:
Procurement Manager –

Location:

El Paso, TX

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Wage/Salary Range: $100k

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

• Oversee and plan procurement operations – Lead the overall purchasing program, including forecasting needs for supplies, equipment, services, and specialized items (e.g., inmate clothing, food services, medical/pharmaceuticals, canteen operations, warehouse stocking, property control, and recycling) to ensure uninterrupted facility operations and adequate stock levels.
• Supervise procurement staff and functions – Manage teams handling purchasing, inventory, warehousing, and related tasks; assign work, provide training, and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., using systems like BIS for purchasing requisitions, purchase orders, RFQs, and contracts).
• Develop and manage sourcing, bidding, and contracting – Research market trends, develop specifications for bids/RFPs, solicit quotes, evaluate vendors, negotiate contracts, and award purchases while maximizing value, quality, and cost savings; ensure adherence to competitive bidding rules, small business preferences, and ethical standards.
• Ensure regulatory and compliance adherence – Follow strict government procurement laws, departmental handbooks, state/federal guidelines (e.g., State Contracting Manual), security protocols, and standards for detention environments (e.g., preventing contraband risks in supplies, maintaining chain of custody for sensitive items like medical supplies).
• Monitor budgets, expenditures, and cost control – Track procurement budgets, analyze spending, approve purchases, and implement cost‑effective strategies to stay within allocated funds while meeting operational demands in a 24/7 secure setting.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships – Evaluate, select, and monitor suppliers for reliability, quality, and timely delivery; handle performance issues, resolve disputes, and build long‑term partnerships suited to institutional needs (e.g., bulk food or hygiene suppliers).
• Oversee inventory, warehousing, and distribution – Coordinate storage, receipt, inspection, and disbursement of goods to various facility areas (e.g., kitchens, medical units, housing units) while maintaining accurate records and minimizing waste or loss.
• Coordinate with facility stakeholders – Collaborate with department heads (e.g., food services, medical, maintenance, security) to assess needs, resolve supply issues, and align procurement with operational priorities in a correctional/detention context.
• Handle special procurement areas – Manage facility‑specific functions such as inmate canteen operations, fleet/vehicle supplies, clothing issuance, property control, or recycling programs.
• Prepare reports and ensure accountability – Generate reports on procurement activities, spending, vendor performance, and compliance; conduct audits or quality assurance checks as needed.

• Education Requirements:
  
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