Procurement Supervisor

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for leadership, innovation, and public service? The City of Raleigh is seeking a dynamic Procurement Supervisor to guide our talented team, oversee complex procurement activities and contracts, and help shape the future of city-wide purchasing. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact in a thriving, forward-looking organization while mentoring and developing a high-performing team. About You: We're looking for a team player who can lead, inspire, and transform Raleigh's procurement operations. As the Procurement Supervisor, you'll guide a talented team, oversee major purchasing and contracting activities, and streamline city-wide purchasing processes. You'll drive innovation, ensure transparency and fairness, and create opportunities for equitable growth among vendors while delivering exceptional service to the City and the community. This is more than management; it's leadership that makes a lasting impact. About Us: The City of Raleigh Procurement Division drives smart, transparent, and efficient purchasing across all City departments. We are committed to serving our community with integrity, delivering exceptional service, and fostering equitable opportunities for all vendors and suppliers. Guided by innovation and collaboration, our team ensures every purchase supports the City's mission while promoting fairness, compliance, and excellence. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field and 5 to 7 years' experience in procurement, purchasing, contract administration, or related work
OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Understanding and applying procurement regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and best practices while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Negotiating and administering contracts
Utilizing ERP/eProcurement systems and reporting tools
Implementing strategic sourcing and managing vendor relationships
Supervising, training, coaching staff and evaluating team performance
Communicating effectively and delivering exceptional customer service
Thinking critically and analytically, solving problems, and improving processes
Managing projects and time efficiently
Maintaining integrity in procurement processes
Building and sustaining strong business relationships with vendors and stakeholders
Adapting to organizational change and driving innovation

Nice To Haves

Certified Local Government Purchase Officer (CLGPO) or similar public procurement certification

Responsibilities

Leads and develops a team of procurement analysts by hiring, coaching, training, and mentoring staff, fostering professional development
Oversees major purchasing and contracting activities, including reviewing and approving solicitations, requisitions, and purchase orders to contracts, amendments, and change orders-ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility
Advises supports City departments on procurement policies, processes, compliance, and best practices
Serves as a subject matter expert for procurement systems, ensuring effective use of our ERP and eProcurement technology
Designs and delivers training programs that empower employees across the City to navigate procurement tools, processes, and best practices
Analyzes procurement data and workflows to identify improvements, solve problems creatively, and drive city-wide strategies that optimize efficiency, value, and overall enhancement of procurement operations

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