Director- Procurement
About The Position
The Director of Procurement leads the Tribe’s procurement operations, including contracts, solicitations, and purchase orders. This role oversees vendor selection, contract negotiations, and purchasing activities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. The Director develops and implements procurement policies, supports organizational strategy, and ensures purchasing functions align with operational and growth goals. Leaders are expected to demonstrate strong problem-solving, innovation, adaptability, and the ability to influence positive outcomes. This position reflects PCI’s core values of Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty .
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field with three (3) years’ experience directly supervising and developing a high-performance procurement team required.
- Five (5) years of experience in all phases of procurement process required.
- Three (3) years of experience with purchasing and inventory systems required.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP/financial systems required.
- Experience implementing or upgrading an existing procurement financial system/ ERP within the last seven (7) years required.
- Experience working in a public agency or governmental environment.
- Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
- Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
- Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.
- Strong risk management and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, policies, and standards
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Strong communication, negotiation, and planning skills
- Ability to forecast needs and support operational demands
- Proven leadership with the ability to build and lead high-performing teams
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Demonstrates accountability and a commitment to improving processes and performance
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with automated eProcurement and accounts payable systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recommend improvements in pricing, quality, and service for purchased goods.
- Provide timely information to support management decision-making
- Manage vendor relationships and identify new supplier opportunities
- Oversee preparation of solicitations, purchase orders, and contracts
- Partner with departments to source goods and services that support organizational goals
- Monitor procurement performance, supplier management, and cost savings
- Lead and develop procurement staff
- Manage supplier contracts and support strategic sourcing initiatives
- Ensure competitive pricing while maintaining quality standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and voluntary benefits
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Performance bonuses and COLA increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
