Supplier Engagement Administrator

Under administrative direction, is responsible for leadership and oversight of multiple business development divisions. Aligns department policies, partners, and programs to focus on connecting places, projects and people in support of inclusive growth, business retention and expansion. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
100 W Houston (City Tower), San Antonio, Texas 78205

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Administers the activities of various divisions within the department.
• Manages and directs staff in the execution of division goals and objectives.
• Manages the development and implementation of projects, priorities and policies with citywide impacts.
• Establishes and implements communication plans for recruitment, expansion, entrepreneurial service and programs.
• Develops and implements strategies, policies, and programs that promote inclusive growth.
• Develops, deploys and continuously improves incremental programmatic integrations in cross-divisional, cross-functional collaboration within the department, and partners' agencies.
• Coordinates with inter-departmental and inter-agency partners to devise new modes of deploying economic development incentives and services.
• Plans, prepares and monitors annual work plan and administers the division budget.
• Prepares and makes presentations to public committees, City Commissions and community groups.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA guidelines.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in business or economic development to include four (4) years of supervisory or management experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college of university with major coursework in Business, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with small business supplier engagement programs including vendor outreach and capacity building.
  
  

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

• Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of economic development programs.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes and regulations.
• Knowledge of administrative and management practices.
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation, administration, and project management.
• Skill in clear and effective communication.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to direct and manage multiple projects in fast paced and high pressure environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, other government officials, community
  groups, the general public, and media representatives.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Salary : $94,701 - $144,525