Deputy Finance Director of Strategic Procurement

Deputy Finance Director of Strategic Procurement

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The Deputy Finance Director of Strategic Procurement provides enterprise-wide leadership for the City’s procurement and contracting functions, serving all departments across the organization. This role is responsible for transforming procurement into a strategic, service-oriented function that supports the timely delivery of capital projects, professional services, operational needs, and Citywide initiatives.

The position ensures that procurement practices enable departments to achieve outcomes efficiently and responsibly while maintaining transparency, compliance, and strong fiscal controls. This role plays a critical advisory and coordination function across the City, operating as a key partner to departmental leadership, project managers, and executive leadership.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the City’s strategic procurement and contracting function as an enterprise service, supporting all departments.
• Establishes Citywide procurement strategies, standards, and service expectations aligned with organizational priorities and departmental needs.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to department directors and senior leadership on procurement planning, risk, market conditions, and sourcing strategies.

Capital, Operational, and Professional Services Support

• Oversees procurement planning and execution for capital projects, operational contracts, and professional services across all departments.
• Ensures procurement methods and timelines align with project delivery schedules and operational requirements.
• Supports departments in selecting appropriate solicitation methods and contract structures within applicable legal frameworks.

Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Ensures compliance with City, State, and Federal procurement laws, City charter and ordinances, grant requirements, and audit standards.
• Establishes and maintains internal controls, procurement policies, and standardized contract terms that balance speed, accountability, and risk mitigation.
• Aside from the City Administrator, serves as the City’s senior authority on procurement compliance, contract interpretation, protests, and procurement‑related risk exposure.

Process Modernization and Performance Improvement

• Leads modernization of procurement workflows, systems, templates, and processes to improve responsiveness, consistency, and service quality Citywide.
• Develops performance metrics and service standards for procurement services, including cycle time, customer responsiveness, and project support effectiveness.
• Identifies and implements process improvements and technology solutions that reduce administrative friction for departments.

Leadership and Organizational Development

• Directs, supervises, and evaluates procurement staff; establishes expectations for service quality, accountability, and professional judgment.
• Builds staff capability in complex contracting, negotiations, and capital procurement strategies.
• Promotes a culture of collaboration, problem‑solving, and a service‑oriented approach.
• Educates and trains city employees on procurement policies, processes, and best practices.

Collaboration and External Engagement

• Serves as the City’s primary procurement liaison with vendors, contractors, consultants, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Leads negotiations and resolution of complex or high‑risk procurement and contract matters.
• Represents the City in procurement‑related meetings, audits, and reviews.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required to support City operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in public‑sector procurement, contracting, or financial management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple departments and complex procurements in a municipal or governmental environment.

Licenses or Certifications

• Public procurement or contracting certification (e.g., NIGP‑CPP, CPPO, CPPB) is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced…