Ms. Mata joined the City of San Antonio in July 2001 and has worked in various capacities for several City departments, including the Library, Public Works, and the Finance Department. Ms. Mata is responsible for citywide procurements, encompassing goods, non-professional services, professional services, and construction and design services. In her role, she oversees a procurement team of more than 65 employees, including Procurement Administrators, Procurement Managers, and Procurement Specialists who support all City departments.
Prior to her position as Assistant Director starting in January 2022, Ms. Mata was a Procurement Administrator with the City, responsible for the procurement of construction and design services supporting the Public Works, Aviation, and Parks and Recreation departments with their capital program projects, bond program projects, and street maintenance initiatives. Her major procurements include:
In one of her positions with the City, she provided project management support for the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Expansion Project. Ms. Mata also worked for the San Antonio Water System for about four years as a Contract Manager.