Procurement Manager

Our client, a large public-sector organization, is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a procurement team and oversee end-to-end purchasing operations. This role supports major contracting, vendor management, and strategic sourcing initiatives, with a strong emphasis on compliance, public purchasing procedures, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a procurement team, setting priorities and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local purchasing regulations.

• Oversee solicitation development, contract administration, vendor negotiations, and delegated procurement activities.

• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures, training programs, and quality-control processes.

• Review solicitations, analyze purchasing activities, and recommend process improvements (including e-procurement and cooperative purchasing).

• Manage procurement card programs, electronic procurement systems, and internal training initiatives.

• Prepare and maintain accurate records, reports, documentation, and correspondence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Public Administration, Finance, Purchasing, or related field).

• Five (5) years of large-scale purchasing experience including two (2) years in a supervisory role.

• Public-sector or municipal procurement experience is strongly preferred.

• CPPB/CPPO certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 3 years).

• Strong knowledge of governmental procurement laws, contract law, sourcing strategies, and automated purchasing systems.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and decision-making skills.