Assistant Director- Department of Procurement
About The Position
The Assistant Director supports the Director in overseeing procurement activities, aligning operations with City goals, complying with regulations, and improving operational efficiency. The role helps manage high-impact procurement projects, leads Project Managers and Business Process Analysts, and advances process improvement and resource optimization. The Assistant Director collaborates across departments and with external stakeholders to support successful procurement projects and business operations. The position is office-based with occasional travel. Extended hours may be required during peak project phases.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in procurement or project management.
- At least 3 years in a leadership or support role managing procurement projects.
- Knowledge of project management principles, including risk mitigation and resource management.
- Experience improving processes and integrating technology to increase operational efficiency.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to analyze data and project performance to support informed decisions and improvements.
- Ability to assist in leading teams and supporting project management professionals.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- PMP certification.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience in large-scale project management.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director in managing procurement operations, ensuring compliance, and delivering procurement projects successfully.
- Support large-scale procurement projects by overseeing timelines, resources, and team performance.
- Contribute to workflow optimization and technology integration to improve procurement efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assist with risk mitigation and ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
- Support cross-departmental collaboration and communication with external stakeholders.
- Track and report project performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and use data to optimize results.
- Assist with policy development and recommend process improvements and adoption of new technologies.
- Lead Project Managers and Business Process Analysts and support the development of project management professionals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
