Deputy Procurement Administrator

City of Chesapeake Portal • Chesapeake, VA

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About The Position

Are you a high-energy and results-focused public procurement leader looking to serve the community by delivering procurement services to the user departments of Virginia’s second largest city? The City of Chesapeake seeks an experienced public procurement professional to serve as the second-in-command in the Procurement Division. The division delivers approximately $200 million worth of procurements to 41 departments annually. The deputy will work closely with the Procurement Administrator/ CPO to lead a team of 11 employees in the delivery of procurement services. This is a “hands-on” position calling for a leader cognizant of the opportunities and obstacles associated with internal customer service delivery in a government environment. The ability to build and maintain relationships with teammates and customers is essential. The City will compensate for leadership experience in public procurement. After a reorganization and period of rebuilding and change, the department is at full staff. This is an exciting time to join the team! Click here for recruitment brochure.

Requirements

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or other closely related field.
• Requires a minimum of five years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards
• Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Professional Public Buyer ( CPPB ), Certified Public Purchasing Officer ( CPPO ) or Certified Purchasing Manager ( CPM ) preferred.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to build good relationships with teammates and customers
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Results-focused
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager